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'''Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego''' (''The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association'', '''ZHP''') is the coeducational [[Poland|Polish]] [[Scouting]] organization recognized by the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] and the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]]. It was founded in [[1956]] and currently is the largest Scouting organization in Poland (134,500 members in [[2006]]). The original '''ZHP''' was founded in [[1916]], the current one is the fourth organization with this name. | '''Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego''' (''The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association'', '''ZHP''') is the coeducational [[Poland|Polish]] [[Scouting]] organization recognized by the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] and the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]]. It was founded in [[1956]] and currently is the largest Scouting organization in Poland (134,500 members in [[2006]]). The original '''ZHP''' was founded in [[1916]], the current one is the fourth organization with this name. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
===Pre-war ZHP=== | === Pre-war ZHP === | ||
The Polish Scout movement was started in [[1910]]. Initially the ideas of [[Scouting]] were implemented by [[Andrzej Małkowski]] and his wife [[Olga Malkowska|Olga]]. The three main branches of Polish Scouting included the [[Strzelec]] paramilitary organization for boys, a sport and education society [[Sokół]] and the anti-alcoholic association ''Eleusis''. However, it wasn't until the [[Partitions of Poland]] came to an end that the ZHP would be officially founded by the merging of existing groups. | The Polish Scout movement was started in [[1910]]. Initially the ideas of [[Scouting]] were implemented by [[Andrzej Małkowski]] and his wife [[Olga Malkowska|Olga]]. The three main branches of Polish Scouting included the [[Strzelec]] paramilitary organization for boys, a sport and education society [[Sokół]] and the anti-alcoholic association ''Eleusis''. However, it wasn't until the [[Partitions of Poland]] came to an end that the ZHP would be officially founded by the merging of existing groups. | ||
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In [[1945]] the ZHP restored its former name and returned to public existence. However, the communist authorities of Poland pressured the organization to become a member of the [[Pioneer Movement]] and eventually it was banned in [[1949]]. | In [[1945]] the ZHP restored its former name and returned to public existence. However, the communist authorities of Poland pressured the organization to become a member of the [[Pioneer Movement]] and eventually it was banned in [[1949]]. | ||
===Modern ZHP=== | === Modern ZHP === | ||
In [[1956]], after [[Joseph Stalin|Stalin's]] and [[Boleslaw Bierut|Bierut's]] death, the communist party youth movement ZMP OH was transformed and renamed to ZHP. However the new ZHP did not consider itself as a continuation of the pre-war ZHP, but as a new organization (until 1980). After [[1958]] many pre-war instructors were removed from the new ZHP or marginalized (like [[Aleksander Kamiński]]) and the original oath, law, educational content and methods were changed (mention of God was removed from oath, [[Lenin]] introduced as a hero, the [[Bolshevik Revolution]] was commemorated, the brigades became co-educational). | In [[1956]], after [[Joseph Stalin|Stalin's]] and [[Boleslaw Bierut|Bierut's]] death, the communist party youth movement ZMP OH was transformed and renamed to ZHP. However the new ZHP did not consider itself as a continuation of the pre-war ZHP, but as a new organization (until 1980). After [[1958]] many pre-war instructors were removed from the new ZHP or marginalized (like [[Aleksander Kamiński]]) and the original oath, law, educational content and methods were changed (mention of God was removed from oath, [[Lenin]] introduced as a hero, the [[Bolshevik Revolution]] was commemorated, the brigades became co-educational). | ||
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==Symbolism== | == Symbolism == | ||
[[Image:Warszawa Powstaniec.png|thumb|right|160px|Polish Boy Scouts]] | [[Image:Warszawa Powstaniec.png|thumb|right|160px|Polish Boy Scouts]] | ||
===Czuwaj=== | === Czuwaj === | ||
The Scout Motto is "Czuwaj", translating literally as "be aware" or "stay awake" in Polish, symbolizing readiness. It was a historic admonition of medieval knights to one another, while on guard holding back the Mongols. The Polish nouns for single Scouts are ''Harcerz'' (M) and ''Harcerka'' (F). | The Scout Motto is "Czuwaj", translating literally as "be aware" or "stay awake" in Polish, symbolizing readiness. It was a historic admonition of medieval knights to one another, while on guard holding back the Mongols. The Polish nouns for single Scouts are ''Harcerz'' (M) and ''Harcerka'' (F). | ||
===The Scout Oath (Przyrzeczenie Harcerskie)=== | === The Scout Oath (Przyrzeczenie Harcerskie) === | ||
Mam szczerą wolę całym życiem pełnić służbę Bogu i Polsce, nieść chętną pomoc bliźnim i być posłuszną Prawu Harcerskiemu. | Mam szczerą wolę całym życiem pełnić służbę Bogu i Polsce, nieść chętną pomoc bliźnim i być posłuszną Prawu Harcerskiemu. | ||
''It is my sincere wish to serve God and Poland with the whole of my life, to carry my willing help to others, and to obey the Scout and Guide Law.'' | ''It is my sincere wish to serve God and Poland with the whole of my life, to carry my willing help to others, and to obey the Scout and Guide Law.'' | ||
===Scout Law (Prawo Harcerskie)=== | === Scout Law (Prawo Harcerskie) === | ||
# Harcerz sumiennie spełnia swoje obowiązki wynikające z Przyrzeczenia Harcerskiego. | # Harcerz sumiennie spełnia swoje obowiązki wynikające z Przyrzeczenia Harcerskiego. | ||
# Na słowie harcerza polegaj jak na Zawiszy. | # Na słowie harcerza polegaj jak na Zawiszy. | ||
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# Harcerz jest czysty w myśli, w mowie i uczynkach, nie pali tytoniu i nie pije napojów alkoholowych. | # Harcerz jest czysty w myśli, w mowie i uczynkach, nie pali tytoniu i nie pije napojów alkoholowych. | ||
===Translation=== | === Translation === | ||
# A Scout fufills his duties as set out in the Scout Promise. | # A Scout fufills his duties as set out in the Scout Promise. | ||
# You can rely on the word of a Scout as much as on the word of [[Zawisza Czarny|Zawisza]]. | # You can rely on the word of a Scout as much as on the word of [[Zawisza Czarny|Zawisza]]. | ||
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# A Scout is clean in his thoughts, words and deeds, does not smoke cigarettes and does not drink alcohol. | # A Scout is clean in his thoughts, words and deeds, does not smoke cigarettes and does not drink alcohol. | ||
===Symbols=== | === Symbols === | ||
*The uniform | *The uniform | ||
*The [[Scouting Cross]] | *The [[Scouting Cross]] | ||
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*[[Hymn harcerski|Anthem]] | *[[Hymn harcerski|Anthem]] | ||
==Structure== | == Structure == | ||
There are four age groups, however the age margins are not strictly obeyed: | There are four age groups, however the age margins are not strictly obeyed: | ||
*''Zuchy'' ([[Cub Scouts]] and [[Brownies (Girl Guides)|Brownies]]) - 6-10 years | *''Zuchy'' ([[Cub Scouts]] and [[Brownies (Girl Guides)|Brownies]]) - 6-10 years | ||
*''harcerze'' and ''harcerki'' ([[Boy Scout]]s and [[Girl Guide and Girl Scout|Girl Guides]]) - 10-13 years | *''harcerze'' and ''harcerki'' ([[Boy Scout]]s and [[Girl Guide and Girl Scout|Girl Guides]]) - 10-13 years | ||
*''harcerze starsi'' and ''harcerki starsze'' (Senior Scouts and Senior Guides) - 13-16 years | *''harcerze starsi'' and ''harcerki starsze'' (Senior Scouts and Senior Guides) - 13-16 years | ||
*''wędrownicy'' and ''wędrowniczki'' ([[Rover Scout| | *''wędrownicy'' and ''wędrowniczki'' ([[Rover Scout|Rovers]] and [[Ranger Guide|Rangers]]) - 16-25 years of age | ||
[[Image:Harcerki.png|thumb|right|250px|Polish Girl Guides from the ZHR]] | [[Image:Harcerki.png|thumb|right|250px|Polish Girl Guides from the ZHR]] | ||
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==Poland Network Scout Fellowship== | == Poland Network Scout Fellowship == | ||
The Poland Network Scout Fellowship is a British forum for members of [[The Scout Association]] with a specific interest in Poland, assisting and forging links with Scouting there. | The Poland Network Scout Fellowship is a British forum for members of [[The Scout Association]] with a specific interest in Poland, assisting and forging links with Scouting there. | ||
http://www.polandnetwork.org.uk | http://www.polandnetwork.org.uk | ||
==External links and references== | == External links and references == | ||
*[http://www.zhp.pl/ Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego, the Polish national Scouting organisation] (Polish / English / German) | *[http://www.zhp.pl/ Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego, the Polish national Scouting organisation] (Polish / English / German) | ||
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scoutspoland/ Yahoo group for Scouting in Poland] | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scoutspoland/ Yahoo group for Scouting in Poland] | ||
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[[Category:WAGGGS member organizations|Zwiazek Harcerstwa Polskiego]] | [[Category:WAGGGS member organizations|Zwiazek Harcerstwa Polskiego]] | ||
[[Category:WOSM member organizations|Zwiazek Harcerstwa Polskiego]] | [[Category:WOSM member organizations|Zwiazek Harcerstwa Polskiego]] | ||
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