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EEdF is a member of [[Scoutisme Français]] and via this federation member of both the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] and the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]]. | EEdF is a member of [[Scoutisme Français]] and via this federation member of both the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] and the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]]. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
In 1911, two interreligious Scouting organizations were founded in France: the ''Éclaireurs de France'' (EdF) by [icolas Benoit and the ''Éclaireurs Français'' (EF) by Pierre de Coubertin. Three years later, the first Guide groups emerged. They formed the ''Fédération des Éclaireuses'' (FEE) in 1921. In the same year the Edf started the Cub Scout section; |Rovering followed in 1926. | In 1911, two interreligious Scouting organizations were founded in France: the ''Éclaireurs de France'' (EdF) by [icolas Benoit and the ''Éclaireurs Français'' (EF) by Pierre de Coubertin. Three years later, the first Guide groups emerged. They formed the ''Fédération des Éclaireuses'' (FEE) in 1921. In the same year the Edf started the Cub Scout section; |Rovering followed in 1926. | ||
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The ''Éclaireurs de France'' and the ''Fédération des Éclaireuses'' started a process of mutual approach in 1949. This led to joint national [[Jamboree|jamborees]] and finally led to the merger of the EdF, the EF and the FEE in 1964 under the name ''Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs de France''. | The ''Éclaireurs de France'' and the ''Fédération des Éclaireuses'' started a process of mutual approach in 1949. This led to joint national [[Jamboree|jamborees]] and finally led to the merger of the EdF, the EF and the FEE in 1964 under the name ''Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs de France''. | ||
==Program== | == Program == | ||
===Values=== | === Values === | ||
The EEdF has formulated five core values that are fundamental for the whole association:<ref>http://www.eedf.asso.fr/eedf/mouvement/engagement.html</ref> | The EEdF has formulated five core values that are fundamental for the whole association:<ref>http://www.eedf.asso.fr/eedf/mouvement/engagement.html</ref> | ||
* Laïcité: The association and its members respect the diversity of mankind and fight against all types of discrimination and intolerance. | * Laïcité: The association and its members respect the diversity of mankind and fight against all types of discrimination and intolerance. | ||
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* Engagement for the environment means to know and understand the world, to act for its protection and to respect its balance and harmony. | * Engagement for the environment means to know and understand the world, to act for its protection and to respect its balance and harmony. | ||
===Sections=== | === Sections === | ||
The association is divided in four sections, distinguished by ages, and a fifth one for leaders:<ref>http://www.eedf.asso.fr/eedf/propositions/index.html</ref> | The association is divided in four sections, distinguished by ages, and a fifth one for leaders:<ref>http://www.eedf.asso.fr/eedf/propositions/index.html</ref> | ||
* ''Les lutins et lutines'' (Pixies) - ages 6 to 8 | * ''Les lutins et lutines'' (Pixies) - ages 6 to 8 | ||
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* ''Les responsables d'animation'' (Leaders) - ages 17 and older | * ''Les responsables d'animation'' (Leaders) - ages 17 and older | ||
===Scout Promise=== | === Scout Promise === | ||
The EdF were one of the few Scouting associations who were allowed to use the [[Scout Promise#The Alternative Promises|Alternative Promise]] by [[Robert Baden-Powell]]. This led to grave turbulences in the 1950s<ref>[http://www.aaee-anciens-eclaireurs.fr/?/2-Notre-histoire/spiritualite-et-laicite2 Pierre François: les valeurs spirituelles chez les E.D.F. de 1911 à 1951]</ref> and finally to the introduction of a religious formula which may be used by the Scouts and Guides but is not an integral part of the [[Scout Promise]]. | The EdF were one of the few Scouting associations who were allowed to use the [[Scout Promise#The Alternative Promises|Alternative Promise]] by [[Robert Baden-Powell]]. This led to grave turbulences in the 1950s<ref>[http://www.aaee-anciens-eclaireurs.fr/?/2-Notre-histoire/spiritualite-et-laicite2 Pierre François: les valeurs spirituelles chez les E.D.F. de 1911 à 1951]</ref> and finally to the introduction of a religious formula which may be used by the Scouts and Guides but is not an integral part of the [[Scout Promise]]. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* [[Scouting in France]] | * [[Scouting in France]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.eedf.asso.fr/ Official website] | * [http://www.eedf.asso.fr/ Official website] | ||
[[Category:Scouting in France]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in France]] | ||
[[Category:WAGGGS member organizations]] | [[Category:WAGGGS member organizations]] | ||
[[Category:WOSM member organizations]] | [[Category:WOSM member organizations]] | ||
