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[[Lesotho]] has 371 [[Scouting|Scouts]] served by the '''Lesotho Scouts Association'''. Founded in [[1936]], it became a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] in [[1971]], and is at present a boys only organization. | [[Lesotho]] has 371 [[Scouting|Scouts]] served by the '''Lesotho Scouts Association'''. Founded in [[1936]], it became a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] in [[1971]], and is at present a boys only organization. | ||
As Lesotho is a small, mountainous country with difficult communication links, Scouting's growth is often difficult. Although the association is small, they have attended [[World Jamborees]]. One Scout participated in the [[19th World Jamboree]] in | As Lesotho is a small, mountainous country with difficult communication links, Scouting's growth is often difficult. Although the association is small, they have attended [[World Jamborees]]. One Scout participated in the [[19th World Jamboree]] in Chile in 1998. | ||
== International Scouting units in Lesotho== | == International Scouting units in Lesotho == | ||
*[[Image: | *[[Image:BSA Color Logo.png|20px]] In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in Lesotho, serving as [[Lone Scouts]] linked to the [[Direct Service]] branch of the [[Boy Scouts of America]], which supports units around the world. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Lesotho Girl Guides Association]] | *[[Lesotho Girl Guides Association]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:20, 9 December 2009
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Membership badge of the Lesotho Scouts Association
Lesotho has 371 Scouts served by the Lesotho Scouts Association. Founded in 1936, it became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1971, and is at present a boys only organization.
As Lesotho is a small, mountainous country with difficult communication links, Scouting's growth is often difficult. Although the association is small, they have attended World Jamborees. One Scout participated in the 19th World Jamboree in Chile in 1998.
International Scouting units in Lesotho
- File:BSA Color Logo.png In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in Lesotho, serving as Lone Scouts linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world.
See also
| Members of the Africa Scout Region |
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