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Angolan Scouting was widespread in the colonial years, working closely with Portugal's Catholic [[Federação Escutista de Portugal|Corpo Nacional de Escutas]]. When Angola gained its independence in 1975 and came under Marxist rule, Scouting was banned by that government. Scouting was officially started again in February 1991. In 1994, the interreligious ''Associação Nacional de Escuteiros'' and the Catholic ''Associação de Escuteiros Católicos de Angola'' merged forming the AEA. Today, Scouting includes an inter-religious pastoral commission which brings together the main religions represented by the members of the Scout Association. | Angolan Scouting was widespread in the colonial years, working closely with Portugal's Catholic [[Federação Escutista de Portugal|Corpo Nacional de Escutas]]. When Angola gained its independence in 1975 and came under Marxist rule, Scouting was banned by that government. Scouting was officially started again in February 1991. In 1994, the interreligious ''Associação Nacional de Escuteiros'' and the Catholic ''Associação de Escuteiros Católicos de Angola'' merged forming the AEA. Today, Scouting includes an inter-religious pastoral commission which brings together the main religions represented by the members of the Scout Association. | ||
Scouting enjoys special support from the Catholic church and some groups are closely linked to the church, and excellent relations exist with UN agencies. Together with UNICEF, Scouting has been in the forefront of the campaign for children's immunization against polio. Scouting activities focus on improving the quality of life in local communities. These include humanitarian assistance to those who have fled armed conflict, working with | Scouting enjoys special support from the Catholic church and some groups are closely linked to the church, and excellent relations exist with UN agencies. Together with UNICEF, Scouting has been in the forefront of the campaign for children's immunization against polio. Scouting activities focus on improving the quality of life in local communities. These include humanitarian assistance to those who have fled armed conflict, working with UNICEF on Oral Rehydration Therapy programs, and an anti-polio campaign led by the Ministry of Health. | ||
Scouts from Angola participated in the 1998 [[World Jamboree]] in Chile. | Scouts from Angola participated in the 1998 [[World Jamboree]] in Chile. | ||
