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[[Iran]] is one of 35 countries where [[Scouting]] exists (be it embryonic or widespread) but where there is no National Scout Organization which is a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] at the present time. | [[Iran]] is one of 35 countries where [[Scouting]] exists (be it embryonic or widespread) but where there is no National Scout Organization which is a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] at the present time. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
'''Scouting in Iran''' (سازمان پیش آهنگی ایران) was founded by volunteers and established by Sir [[Mirza Ahmad Aminzadeh]] in 1925, and formally developed in 1928 as a department of the Ministry of Education, directed by the government, which at the time engendered a lack of public support. It was first recognized as a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement that year. Despite obstacles, Aminzadeh continued his work, followed by Mr. [[Seyed Reza Akhavi]]. | '''Scouting in Iran''' (سازمان پیش آهنگی ایران) was founded by volunteers and established by Sir [[Mirza Ahmad Aminzadeh]] in 1925, and formally developed in 1928 as a department of the Ministry of Education, directed by the government, which at the time engendered a lack of public support. It was first recognized as a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement that year. Despite obstacles, Aminzadeh continued his work, followed by Mr. [[Seyed Reza Akhavi]]. | ||
The first term of leadership classes was held in May 1935 for fifteen days, at Camp Manzariyeh at [[Bahonar]]. Forty leaders from Tehran and forty-four from other cities participated. During that summer, Scouting laws and Promises were formulated. | The first term of leadership classes was held in May 1935 for fifteen days, at Camp Manzariyeh at [[Bahonar]]. Forty leaders from Tehran and forty-four from other cities participated. During that summer, Scouting laws and Promises were formulated. | ||
Gradually, Scouting activity expanded all over the country, but was suddenly suppressed when in August 1941 [[Britain]] and the [[USSR]] invaded Iran, arrested [[Reza Shah]] and sent him into exile during | Gradually, Scouting activity expanded all over the country, but was suddenly suppressed when in August 1941 [[Britain]] and the [[USSR]] invaded Iran, arrested [[Reza Shah]] and sent him into exile during World War II. In 1943, the government became interested in Scouting movement. The Ministry of Culture was in direct control of Scouting, working with new plans and focus. in October, 1943, an American expert, Mr. Gibson, was invited to Iran to manage Scouting and the Physical Education Organization. However, during the next eleven years, only one or two small groups were functioning. Later notables of Iranian Scouting [[Ebrahim Sadri]], [[Jalil Ketabi]] and others were active in this difficult period, and their interest and effort would assist in Scouting's later rebirth. | ||
In 1953 Dr. [[Hossein Banai]], recently returned from university in the United States, degreed in Psychology and Physical Education, became the commissioner of the '''Iran Scout Organization''' (سازمان پیش آهنگی ایران). Dr. Banai started the new movement with great enthusiasm and held the first course of Scout leader training. The Iran Scout Organization movement faced many social problems and obstacles, but with great enthusiasm and hard effort by Dr. Banai, the Iran Scout Organization achieved several successes. | In 1953 Dr. [[Hossein Banai]], recently returned from university in the United States, degreed in Psychology and Physical Education, became the commissioner of the '''Iran Scout Organization''' (سازمان پیش آهنگی ایران). Dr. Banai started the new movement with great enthusiasm and held the first course of Scout leader training. The Iran Scout Organization movement faced many social problems and obstacles, but with great enthusiasm and hard effort by Dr. Banai, the Iran Scout Organization achieved several successes. | ||
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[[Image:Iran 1979 World Scout Jamboree participant badge.png|left|thumb|participant badge intended for the 15th World Jamboree]] | [[Image:Iran 1979 World Scout Jamboree participant badge.png|left|thumb|participant badge intended for the 15th World Jamboree]] | ||
==15th World Jamboree== | == 15th World Jamboree == | ||
The [[15th World Scout Jamboree (cancelled)|15th World Jamboree]] was scheduled to be held in [[Neyshâbûr]], Iran in July 1979, at the 10 square kilometre [[Omar Khayyám]] Scout Park, near the [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] and [[Turkmenistan|Turkmen]] borders. The Second Asia-Pacific Jamboree was held at the site in preparation, in the summer of 1977. However, the destabilizing events of the Islamic Revolution cancelled the 15th World Jamboree near the end of 1978. Instead, the World Organization announced the "World Jamboree Year" by holding several international World Jamboree Year camps in [[Canada]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]] and the [[United States]] that took up the momentum. | The [[15th World Scout Jamboree (cancelled)|15th World Jamboree]] was scheduled to be held in [[Neyshâbûr]], Iran in July 1979, at the 10 square kilometre [[Omar Khayyám]] Scout Park, near the [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] and [[Turkmenistan|Turkmen]] borders. The Second Asia-Pacific Jamboree was held at the site in preparation, in the summer of 1977. However, the destabilizing events of the Islamic Revolution cancelled the 15th World Jamboree near the end of 1978. Instead, the World Organization announced the "World Jamboree Year" by holding several international World Jamboree Year camps in [[Canada]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]] and the [[United States]] that took up the momentum. | ||
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[[Image:Iran1980s.jpg|thumb|120px|1980s membership badge of Scouting in Iran]] | [[Image:Iran1980s.jpg|thumb|120px|1980s membership badge of Scouting in Iran]] | ||
==Iranian Scouting difficulties and rebirth== | == Iranian Scouting difficulties and rebirth == | ||
Since the [[1970s]], Iranian Scouting has faced difficulties, and lost WOSM membership. The government placed restraints on Scouting during the [[1980s]], and the wars that Iran became involved in took into the military many Scout-age boys, as well as leaders. | Since the [[1970s]], Iranian Scouting has faced difficulties, and lost WOSM membership. The government placed restraints on Scouting during the [[1980s]], and the wars that Iran became involved in took into the military many Scout-age boys, as well as leaders. | ||
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[[Image:Irancard.jpg|left|thumb|Iranian Scouting uniform in the 1960s]] | [[Image:Irancard.jpg|left|thumb|Iranian Scouting uniform in the 1960s]] | ||
==Ideals and program== | == Ideals and program == | ||
The Cub Scout Motto is ''Koushesh Kon!'', translating as "Try Hard!" in [[Persian language|Persian]] (equivalent to 'Do Your Best'). Cub Scouts were known as ''Shirbach'cheh'', literally "Lion's Sons" in Persian, but carrying the meaning 'brave children'. | The Cub Scout Motto is ''Koushesh Kon!'', translating as "Try Hard!" in [[Persian language|Persian]] (equivalent to 'Do Your Best'). Cub Scouts were known as ''Shirbach'cheh'', literally "Lion's Sons" in Persian, but carrying the meaning 'brave children'. | ||
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[[Image:Irangirlguide1.jpg|thumb|Membership badge of Girl Scouting in Iran]] | [[Image:Irangirlguide1.jpg|thumb|Membership badge of Girl Scouting in Iran]] | ||
==Girl Scouting in Iran== | == Girl Scouting in Iran == | ||
The Girl Scout organization was known as '''Fereshtegan-e Pishahange Īrān''', literally Angel Scouts of Iran. The ''Iranian Scouting Girl Scout Section'' is a former member of the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]], last mentioned in 1979. | The Girl Scout organization was known as '''Fereshtegan-e Pishahange Īrān''', literally Angel Scouts of Iran. The ''Iranian Scouting Girl Scout Section'' is a former member of the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]], last mentioned in 1979. | ||
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* [[Afghan Scout Association]] | * [[Afghan Scout Association]] | ||
==External links and references== | == External links and references == | ||
<div class="notice metadata" id="cleanup" style="text-align: center; background: #efefff; margin: 1em 10%; border: #9F9FFF 1px solid;">'''This section needs translation into English'''. </div> | <div class="notice metadata" id="cleanup" style="text-align: center; background: #efefff; margin: 1em 10%; border: #9F9FFF 1px solid;">'''This section needs translation into English'''. </div> | ||
