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The Finnish Scouts have close international ties with Scouts in other countries, particularly [[Scandinavia]]n countries. They have also expanded its international connections to Russia through youth exchanges between the two countries. Scouts in Finland are actively involved in development projects in Africa and have raised funds for the immunization program for Nepal. | The Finnish Scouts have close international ties with Scouts in other countries, particularly [[Scandinavia]]n countries. They have also expanded its international connections to Russia through youth exchanges between the two countries. Scouts in Finland are actively involved in development projects in Africa and have raised funds for the immunization program for Nepal. | ||
===[[Scout Promise]]=== | === [[Scout Promise]] === | ||
I will love my God and my neighbour, <br> | I will love my God and my neighbour, <br /> | ||
my native country and mankind <br> | my native country and mankind <br /> | ||
by fulfilling the Guide and Scout ideals in my life. | by fulfilling the Guide and Scout ideals in my life. | ||
==Oldest unit== | == Oldest unit == | ||
'''Toimen Pojat''' (Unga Fribyggare in [[Finland-Swedish|Swedish]]), a [[Suomen Partiolaiset|Scouting]] troop in [[Kauniainen]], [[Finland]] was established in [[1910]]. Toimen Pojat is the oldest continuously operating Scout troop in [[Finland]]. During the Russian ban on [[Scouting]] in the | '''Toimen Pojat''' (Unga Fribyggare in [[Finland-Swedish|Swedish]]), a [[Suomen Partiolaiset|Scouting]] troop in [[Kauniainen]], [[Finland]] was established in [[1910]]. Toimen Pojat is the oldest continuously operating Scout troop in [[Finland]]. During the Russian ban on [[Scouting]] in the 1910s before the Finnish independence in ([[1917]]), the troop operated underground. Many traditions that distinguish the troop formed during that period. | ||
== Structures == | == Structures == | ||
''Suomen Partiolaiset'' is divided in 18 Scout districts, which resemble the former [[Provinces of Finland|Finnish provinces]]. The only exception is ''Finlands Svenska Scouter r.f.'' serving the [[Finland-Swedes|Swedish minority in Finland]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 11% of the 7-10 year olds and 13% of 10-14 year old Finns are members of the organization. Girl Scouts represent 56% of the total. There are about 900 Scout troops. | ''Suomen Partiolaiset'' is divided in 18 Scout districts, which resemble the former [[Provinces of Finland|Finnish provinces]]. The only exception is ''Finlands Svenska Scouter r.f.'' serving the [[Finland-Swedes|Swedish minority in Finland]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 11% of the 7-10 year olds and 13% of 10-14 year old Finns are members of the organization. Girl Scouts represent 56% of the total. There are about 900 Scout troops. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Jarl Wahlström]] | *[[Jarl Wahlström]] | ||
*[[Finnjamboree]] | *[[Finnjamboree]] | ||
