"If it be your will, let us go forth from here fully determined that we will develop among ourselves and our Scouts that comradeship, through the world-wide spirit of the Scout family, so that we may help to develop peace and happiness in the world and goodwill among all Scouts..."
In cooperation with the South African Scout Association, Scouts Canada is gearing up to work towards the United Nations Millennium Development Goal #1: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. This August, youth and adults from across both countries will be travelling to Mafikeng, Northwest Province, South Africa to dig wells, and build community food gardens and rain water reservoirs.
Just as our founder, Baden-Powell defended the city of Mafikeng against siege in 1899-1900, now it is our turn to help defend the city against poverty and hunger. Youth involved in this project have spent the last nine months here in Canada learning about poverty and hunger, and discovering what they can do to help through the Scouts of the World Award program before they headed off to South Africa from 5-26 August 2010 to participate in this international development project while having the opportunity to learn more about the culture and history of South Africa.
Here is our chance to prove our dedication to Creating a Better World.
The following members have been chosen to participate in this worth while project - congratulations to:
Creighton Avery
Steven Avery
Joyce Berkers
Kelly Brand
Alanna Cunningham Rogers
Shannon deLange
Brenna Doucette
Mitchell Ekels
Dawn Garden
Andrew Hart
Bruce Hunter
Caroline Kwong
Farrad Mohammed
Kristin Ransome
Gillian Roberts
Charlie Rutledge
Thomas Walker
Ivy Wan
Brandon Scott
Adult Advisors:
Maureen Avery
Marian Verboom Doucette
Kevin Ransome
Contingent Leader
Bernie Avery
Contigent Organizer
Iain Tait (not attending)
NEW! To read the group's blog and read about their progress and adventures in South Africa, click here! The blog will be updated at least once every other day, so keep checking in for new info.
