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Thirty adult leaders of the Scout Association of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) participated in training sessions, facilitated by the World Scout Bureau, focused on humanitarian action in preparedness for emergencies and disasters.

Alfredo Musse, staff member of the World Scout Bureau and consultant from the World Organization of the Scout Movement, visited SVG to deliver the training and to conduct other business meetings with officials of Scouts SVG.

The objective of the training is to make leaders aware of their important role in non-formal education. The initiative also seeks to model the lives of youth in SVG through a new set of activities and challenges as part of the “Scouts for SDGs” global commitment to protect the environment while building peace and community engagement.

Earlier today, Monday, 27th November, officials of Scouts SVG visited Governor General and Chief Scout Dame Susan Dougan for a meeting and shared with Her Excellency the learning experiences of the weekend and the plans ahead for the association.

Scouts SVG was represented by Chief Commissioner Sherron Morgan-Peters, Mrs. Kay Martin Jack, President and Ms Annette Marksman, Treasurer, Alfredo Musse joined them representing the World Scout Bureau. The meeting, which extended for about 45 minutes, was very productive and remarked how Scouts SVG is contributing to the education of girls, boys and youth in the country. Governor General Dame Susan Dougan congratulated the visitors and encouraged them to continue the hard work and to engage more new adult volunteers into Scouting.

SOURCE: Agency For Public Information