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[[Syria]] is one of 35 countries where [[Scouting]] exists but where there is no National Scout Organization which is presently a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM).  
'''Scouts of Syria''' ({{lang-ar|كشاف سورية}}) is the national [[Scouting|Scout]] and [[Girl Guides|Guide]] organization of [[Syria]]. Scouting in Syria was founded in 1912;<ref name="WOSM_Application">{{cite web |url=http://www.scout.org/en/content/download/11028/90932/file/C0810Syria_e.pdf |format=PDF|title=Circular N° 10/2008 |publisher=[[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] |date=2008-03-31 |accessdate=2008-08-05 }}</ref> Guiding started in the 1950s.<ref name="WAGGGS_Application">{{cite web |url=http://www.wagggsworldconference.org/en/grab/2383/1/4Membershipdocument4.pdf |format=PDF|title=33rd World Conference: Document 4 |publisher=[[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] |accessdate=2008-08-05}}</ref> The coeducational association serves 9,358 members<ref name="Census_2010">{{cite web |title=Triennal review: Census as at 1 December 2010|url=http://scout.org/en/content/download/22261/199900/file/Census.pdf |publisher=World Organization of the Scout Movement |accessdate=2011-01-13}}</ref> and is a member of both the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] and the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]].  


Although Syria is not at present a WOSM recognized nation, the [[Arab Region|Arab Scout Region]] points to Syria as among the first founders of the Scout Movement in the Region; in fact the original headquarters of the Region was in [[Damascus]]. Scouting was founded in Syria in 1913, during the [[Ottoman Empire]], and originally became a member of WOSM in 1924.
==History==
===Scouting===


[[Ali al-Dandachi]] served on the [[World Scout Committee]] of the World Organization of the Scout Movement from 1951 until 1957. In 1969, Mr. Dandachi was awarded the [[Bronze Wolf]], the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the [[World Scout Committee]] for exceptional services to world Scouting. In 1980, [[Ibrahim Zakaria]] was also awarded the ''Bronze Wolf''.
Scouting started in Syria in 1912, when the country was part of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. In 1924, a federation of Christian and Muslim associations from [[Lebanon]] and Syria became member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). In the 1930s and 1940s, this federation was affected by the political situation in the region, and especially by the separation of Syria and Lebanon, which led to the registration of the '''Boy Scouts de Syrie''' as a separate member of WOSM in August 1949.


Syrian Scouts have a national training center at [[Zabadani]], where the first Arab Jamboree was held in 1954. In 1959, during the period when the '''Boy Scouts de Syrie''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: كشافة سورية) was recognized as a unified Scout federation with [[Egypt]], the Levantine nation had 17,900 Scouts, and in 1990 membership stood at 11,073.  
Syria hosted the [[WOSM-Arab Region|1st Arab Regional Scout Jamboree]] in 1954 and the 3rd Arab Regional Scout Jamboree and the 1st Arab Regional Scout Conference, both in 1958. During this conference, [[Damascus]] was named as headquarters of the Arab Scout Region.


The Boy Scouts de Syrie were removed from WOSM-membership in November, 1999 due to non-payment of membership fees. Syria still participates in Scouting activities with Arab Region neighbors while seeking return of WOSM status.
The ''Boy Scouts de Syrie'' were removed from WOSM-membership in November, 1999 due non-compliance with the constitutional obligations of WOSM (especially the non-payment of membership fees).<ref name="WOSM_Application"/> Syria still participated in Scouting activities with Arab Scout Region neighbours while seeking return to WOSM membership. On July 1, 2008, it was readmitted to WOSM.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://scout.org/en/information_events/news/2008/world_scouting_membership_rises_to_160_national_scout_organizations |title=World Scouting membership rises to 160 National Scout Organizations |publisher=[[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] |date=2008-07-01 |accessdate=2008-08-05}}</ref>


Service projects include planting trees, clean up campaigns, development projects, fire fighting and literacy campaigns.
[[Ali al-Dandachi]], a member of the association, served on the [[World Scout Committee]] of WOSM  from 1951 until 1957 and. In 1969, he was awarded the [[Bronze Wolf]], for his services to World Scouting. In 1980, [[Ibrahim Zakaria]] was also awarded the ''Bronze Wolf''.


Although Syria does have a Guiding organization, work towards [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] membership recognition remains unclear.
===Guiding===
Guiding in Syria started the 1950s. About 1960, the Guide Association became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). The [[WAGGGS-Arab Region|Arab Region of WAGGGS]] held its 3rd Arab Regional Conference in Damascus in 1970, followed by the Arab Committee Meeting in 1976. When the [[Baath Party|Arab Socialist Ba'th Party]] banned all youth organizations in the 1980s, the association lost its international recognition.<ref name="WAGGGS_Application"/> Guiding was restarted in 2000 after the election of [[Bashar al Assad]] as president of Syria. In July 2008, the Guide branch of ''Scouts of Syria'' was re-admitted to associate membership of WAGGGS.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wagggs.org/en/news/957 |title=Welcome to our new members! |publisher=[[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] |date=2008-07-24 |accessdate=2008-08-05}}</ref>


The Scout Motto is ''Kun Musta'idan'' or كن مستعدين, translating as "Be Prepared" in Arabic, but the local variant is ''Wa-a-iddoo''. The noun for a single Scout is Kashaf or كشاف in Arabic.  
==Membership==
The association is open to members of all faiths and of both genders. Many events and most leadership training are carried out jointly, however most local units are single-sex.


==See also==
The Scout branch of Scouts of Syria had 9,358 members in 2008 (1,170 Cub Scouts, 4,500 Scouts, 3,000 Advanced Scouts, 250 Rovers and 438 Adult Leaders).<ref name="WOSM_Application"/> The Guide branch numbered 1,020 members.<ref name="WAGGGS_Application"/>
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In 1959, during the period when the ''Boy Scouts de Syrie'' was recognized as a unified Scout federation with [[Egypt]], the Levantine nation had 17,900 Scouts,<ref>{{cite book |title=Facts on World Scouting |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=1961 |publisher=[[World Organization of the Scout Movement|Boy Scouts International Bureau]] |location=Ottawa, Canada |isbn= |pages= }}</ref> and in 1990 membership stood at 11,073.<ref>{{cite book |title=Scouting 'Round the World |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=1990 |publisher=[[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] |location=Geneva |isbn=2-88052-001-0 |pages= }}</ref>
 
==Program==
===Sections===
The association is divided in four sections according to age:<ref name="WOSM_Application"/><ref name="WAGGGS_Application"/>
* [[Cub Scout]]s/[[Brownie (Girl Guides)|Brownie Guides]] - ages 7 to 11
* [[Boy Scout|Scouts]]/[[Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting|Guides]] - ages 12 to 14
* Advanced Scouts/Senior Guides - ages 15 to 17
* [[Rover Scout]]s/[[Ranger (Girl Guide)|Ranger Guide]]s - ages 18 to 23.
 
===Motto===
The [[Scout Motto]] is ''Kun Musta'idan'' or كن مستعداً, translating as ''Be Prepared'' in [[Arabic]], but the local variant is ''Wa-a-iddoo'' or و أعدوا. The noun for a single Scout is ''Kashaf'' or كشاف in Arabic.
 
===Facilities===
Syrian Scouts have a national training center at [[Zabadani]], where the first Arab Jamboree was held in 1954.
 
==Further reading==
* Boy Scouts International Bureau, ''Facts on World Scouting'', Ottawa, Canada, 1961
* World Organization of the Scout Movement (1990), ''Scouting 'Round the World''. 1990 edition. ISBN 2-88052-001-0


==References==
==References==
* Facts on World Scouting, Boy Scouts International Bureau, Ottawa, Canada, 1961
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* World Organization of the Scout Movement (1990), ''Scouting 'Round the World''. 1990 edition. ISBN 2-88052-001-0


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.scouts.org.sy/ Official homepage]
* [http://www.scouts.org.sy/ Scouts of Syria]
* [http://www.scouts10.org/ Scouts of Syria - Damascus Commission]


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Revision as of 17:49, 7 May 2012

Scouts of Syria
Scouts of Syria
كشاف سورية
Age range 7-23
Headquarters Damascus
Country Syria
Founded 1912
Membership 9,358
Affiliation World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, World Organization of the Scout Movement
Website
scouts.org.sy

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Scouts of Syria (Arabic: كشاف سورية‎) is the national Scout and Guide organization of Syria. Scouting in Syria was founded in 1912;[1] Guiding started in the 1950s.[2] The coeducational association serves 9,358 members[3] and is a member of both the World Organization of the Scout Movement and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

History

Scouting

Scouting started in Syria in 1912, when the country was part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1924, a federation of Christian and Muslim associations from Lebanon and Syria became member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). In the 1930s and 1940s, this federation was affected by the political situation in the region, and especially by the separation of Syria and Lebanon, which led to the registration of the Boy Scouts de Syrie as a separate member of WOSM in August 1949.

Syria hosted the 1st Arab Regional Scout Jamboree in 1954 and the 3rd Arab Regional Scout Jamboree and the 1st Arab Regional Scout Conference, both in 1958. During this conference, Damascus was named as headquarters of the Arab Scout Region.

The Boy Scouts de Syrie were removed from WOSM-membership in November, 1999 due non-compliance with the constitutional obligations of WOSM (especially the non-payment of membership fees).[1] Syria still participated in Scouting activities with Arab Scout Region neighbours while seeking return to WOSM membership. On July 1, 2008, it was readmitted to WOSM.[4]

Ali al-Dandachi, a member of the association, served on the World Scout Committee of WOSM from 1951 until 1957 and. In 1969, he was awarded the Bronze Wolf, for his services to World Scouting. In 1980, Ibrahim Zakaria was also awarded the Bronze Wolf.

Guiding

Guiding in Syria started the 1950s. About 1960, the Guide Association became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). The Arab Region of WAGGGS held its 3rd Arab Regional Conference in Damascus in 1970, followed by the Arab Committee Meeting in 1976. When the Arab Socialist Ba'th Party banned all youth organizations in the 1980s, the association lost its international recognition.[2] Guiding was restarted in 2000 after the election of Bashar al Assad as president of Syria. In July 2008, the Guide branch of Scouts of Syria was re-admitted to associate membership of WAGGGS.[5]

Membership

The association is open to members of all faiths and of both genders. Many events and most leadership training are carried out jointly, however most local units are single-sex.

The Scout branch of Scouts of Syria had 9,358 members in 2008 (1,170 Cub Scouts, 4,500 Scouts, 3,000 Advanced Scouts, 250 Rovers and 438 Adult Leaders).[1] The Guide branch numbered 1,020 members.[2]

In 1959, during the period when the Boy Scouts de Syrie was recognized as a unified Scout federation with Egypt, the Levantine nation had 17,900 Scouts,[6] and in 1990 membership stood at 11,073.[7]

Program

Sections

The association is divided in four sections according to age:[1][2]

Motto

The Scout Motto is Kun Musta'idan or كن مستعداً, translating as Be Prepared in Arabic, but the local variant is Wa-a-iddoo or و أعدوا. The noun for a single Scout is Kashaf or كشاف in Arabic.

Facilities

Syrian Scouts have a national training center at Zabadani, where the first Arab Jamboree was held in 1954.

Further reading

  • Boy Scouts International Bureau, Facts on World Scouting, Ottawa, Canada, 1961
  • World Organization of the Scout Movement (1990), Scouting 'Round the World. 1990 edition. ISBN 2-88052-001-0

References

External links