Confédération Sénégalaise du Scoutisme
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The Confédération Sénégalaise du Scoutisme, the national federation of several Scouting
organizations of Senegal
, was founded in 1930, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1963. The coeducational Confédération Sénégalaise du Scoutisme has 9,966 members as of 2011.
The Senegalese Scout Confederation is composed of two associations, Association des Scouts et Guides du Sénégal
and the Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs du Sénégal. Both associations are open to boys and girls of any religion. There are sometimes joint leader training courses. Units are mixed at Cub and Rover level only. The units have joint activities in relation to national campaigns including child health projects.
A satellite office of the Africa Scout Region is located in Dakar
.
In 1971, Albert A. N'Diaye was awarded the Bronze Wolf
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
The Scout Motto is Toujours tout droit, Always Do Right in French
.
Scout Promise
Devant tous avec la grâce de Dieu, je m'engage sur mon honneur, à servir de toutes mes forces, Dieu, l'Église et ma patrie, à aider mon prochain en toutes circonstances, à observer la Loi Scoute.
Scout Law
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
organizations of Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
, was founded in 1930, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
in 1963. The coeducational Confédération Sénégalaise du Scoutisme has 9,966 members as of 2011.
The Senegalese Scout Confederation is composed of two associations, Association des Scouts et Guides du Sénégal
Association des Scouts et Guides du Sénégal
The Association des Scouts et Guides du Sénégal is one of Senegal's Scouting and Guiding organizations. Its Scout section is member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement via the Confédération Sénégalaise du Scoutisme...
and the Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs du Sénégal. Both associations are open to boys and girls of any religion. There are sometimes joint leader training courses. Units are mixed at Cub and Rover level only. The units have joint activities in relation to national campaigns including child health projects.
A satellite office of the Africa Scout Region is located in Dakar
Dakar
Dakar is the capital city and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland...
.
In 1971, Albert A. N'Diaye was awarded the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
Activities
There are many programs relating to youth exchange and international work camps. Many Scout projects throughout the country are implemented in relation to rural development. Community development projects are centered on health, including nutrition and vaccination of children, tree planting, and building and improving schools.Sections
- Jiwu Wi/Cubs- ages 6 to 11
- Lawtan Wi/Scouts- ages 12 to 14
- Toor-Toor Wi/Senior Scouts-ages 15 to 18
- Meneef Mi/Rovers-ages 18 to 35
Ideals
Scout MottoThe Scout Motto is Toujours tout droit, Always Do Right in French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
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Scout Promise
Scout Promise
Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. The wording of the Scout Promise and Scout Law have varied slightly over time and from country to...
Devant tous avec la grâce de Dieu, je m'engage sur mon honneur, à servir de toutes mes forces, Dieu, l'Église et ma patrie, à aider mon prochain en toutes circonstances, à observer la Loi Scoute.
Scout Law
Scout Law
Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout Promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law...
- Le Scout dit toujours la vérité, il tient ses promesses
- Le Scout est loyal envers son pays, ses parents, ses chefs et ses subordonnés
- Le Scout est fait pour servir et sauver son prochain
- Le Scout est hospitalier, il est le frère de tous
- Le Scout est poli et protége les faibles
- Le Scout voit dans la nature l'œuvre de Dieu, il aime les plantes et les animaux
- Le Scout sait obéir et ne fait rien à moitié
- Le Scout est économe et prend soin du bien d'autrui
- Le Scout est maître de soi, il sourit et chante dans ses difficultés
- Le Scout est propre, il est pur dans ses pensées, ses paroles et ses actes