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The coeducational '''Organization of the Scout Movement of Kazakhstan''' (OSMK), '''Скауттык Қoзғaлыс Ұіымы Қазақстан''', (transliterated ''Skauttik Ķozĝalys Üǐymy Ķazaķstan'', in [[Russian language|Russian]] ''Организация Скаутского Движения Казахстана'') was officially founded in 1992, and is working toward [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] recognition. | The coeducational '''Organization of the Scout Movement of Kazakhstan''' (OSMK), '''Скауттык Қoзғaлыс Ұіымы Қазақстан''', (transliterated ''Skauttik Ķozĝalys Üǐymy Ķazaķstan'', in [[Russian language|Russian]] ''Организация Скаутского Движения Казахстана'') was officially founded in 1992, and is working toward [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] recognition. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
As far as is known, [[Scouting]] was not introduced to the region during the khanate period of the preSoviet era. | As far as is known, [[Scouting]] was not introduced to the region during the khanate period of the preSoviet era. | ||
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With the 1991 breakup of the [[Soviet Union]], it was suggested that the [[Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu]] assist in the creation of Scouting movements in the Turkic [[Central Asia]]n republics of Kazakhstan, [[Scouting in Kyrgyzstan|Kyrgyzstan]], [[Scouting in Turkmenistan|Turkmenistan]] and [[Scout Association of Uzbekistan|Uzbekistan]], but it is uncertain if this plan ever materialized. | With the 1991 breakup of the [[Soviet Union]], it was suggested that the [[Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu]] assist in the creation of Scouting movements in the Turkic [[Central Asia]]n republics of Kazakhstan, [[Scouting in Kyrgyzstan|Kyrgyzstan]], [[Scouting in Turkmenistan|Turkmenistan]] and [[Scout Association of Uzbekistan|Uzbekistan]], but it is uncertain if this plan ever materialized. | ||
==Ideals and program== | == Ideals and program == | ||
The fundamental principles of Scouting in Kazakhstan are adherence to spiritual values, loyalty to the country, the practice of the Scout Oath and Law, voluntary participation in community service and various program activities. | The fundamental principles of Scouting in Kazakhstan are adherence to spiritual values, loyalty to the country, the practice of the Scout Oath and Law, voluntary participation in community service and various program activities. | ||
Scouting in Kazakhstan is for all boys and girls of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Scouts take part in a variety of activities; helping handicapped children, cleaning up public areas and teaching children first aid and other outdoor skills; and are active in the environment and nature conservation. All of these activities, based on Scouting principles, are aimed to provide growth in moral strength and character, to enhance the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. | Scouting in Kazakhstan is for all boys and girls of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Scouts take part in a variety of activities; helping handicapped children, cleaning up public areas and teaching children first aid and other outdoor skills; and are active in the environment and nature conservation. All of these activities, based on Scouting principles, are aimed to provide growth in moral strength and character, to enhance the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. | ||
==Program Sections== | == Program Sections == | ||
*Junior Scouts-ages 7 to 10 | *Junior Scouts-ages 7 to 10 | ||
*Scouts-ages 11 to 15 | *Scouts-ages 11 to 15 | ||
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The [[Scout Motto]] is ''Dayyin Bol'', translating as ''Be Prepared'' in Qazaq, and ''Bud' Gotov'', translating likewise in Russian. The noun for a single Scout is Скаут in both languages. Kazakh Scouts wear a dark green uniform. | The [[Scout Motto]] is ''Dayyin Bol'', translating as ''Be Prepared'' in Qazaq, and ''Bud' Gotov'', translating likewise in Russian. The noun for a single Scout is Скаут in both languages. Kazakh Scouts wear a dark green uniform. | ||
==Scout Oath== | == Scout Oath == | ||
On my honor, I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and the Motherland, to help other people and to obey the Scout Law. | On my honor, I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and the Motherland, to help other people and to obey the Scout Law. | ||
==Scout Law== | == Scout Law == | ||
*A Scout is devoted to the Motherland. | *A Scout is devoted to the Motherland. | ||
*A Scout is honest and truthful. | *A Scout is honest and truthful. | ||
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*A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed. | *A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed. | ||
==Kazakh Girl Guiding== | == Kazakh Girl Guiding == | ||
[[Image:Kaz.jpg|thumb|left|Membership badge of the Kazakhstan Girl Guides organization]] | [[Image:Kaz.jpg|thumb|left|Membership badge of the Kazakhstan Girl Guides organization]] | ||
Other Scout organizations in Kazakhstan include a [[Girl Guides]] organization, ''The Kazak Guide Association'', although work towards [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] membership recognition remains unclear. | Other Scout organizations in Kazakhstan include a [[Girl Guides]] organization, ''The Kazak Guide Association'', although work towards [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] membership recognition remains unclear. | ||
==International Scouting units in Kazakhstan== | == International Scouting units in Kazakhstan == | ||
In addition, there are [[Girl Scouts of the USA]] Overseas in [[Almaty]] and [[Atyrau]], serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in | In addition, there are [[Girl Scouts of the USA]] Overseas in [[Almaty]] and [[Atyrau]], serviced by way of USAGSO headquarters in New York; as well as Cub Scout Pack 3975 and Boy Scout Troop 395, both of Almaty, linked to the [[Direct Service]] branch of the [[Boy Scouts of America]], which supports units around the world. | ||
==External links and references== | == External links and references == | ||
*[http://www.kazakhstan-scouts.org/ Scouts of Kazakhstan] | *[http://www.kazakhstan-scouts.org/ Scouts of Kazakhstan] | ||
