On 13 October 2025 the Austrian National Scout and Guide Fellowship as well as the International Scout and Guide Fellowship and the International Ambassadors Guild lost with Alfred Partsch (Ferry), one of their most prominent members. For nearly eighty years Ferry followed with all his heart, with an incredible personal engagement the Scouting Trail from the days as a Boy Scout, Rover Scout and leader of a Viennese Scout Group.
It was a weekend filled with Scouting activities and fellowship that the Fraternal Escotista de Portugal held its 75th Anniversary National Activity. The event was hosted by the Moura Branch, with the invaluable participation of the Seixal Branch and guests from Group 28 of the Scouts of Portugal.
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A regional meeting was held by some local Fellowships of the Asociación Nacional de Antiguos Scouts de México on June 21 and 22, 2025 in the Bajío zone. The Bajío (the lowland) is a cultural and geographical region within the central Mexican plateau which roughly spans from northwest of Mexico City to the main silver mines in the northern-central part of the country.
On May 18th all members of Copernica, NSGF Curaçao, celebrated with gratitude for the wonderful years behind and started its 40th Anniversary celebration with a Holy mass. Giving thanks to the Lord for so many great experiences throughout the years.
The Portuguese Catholic Adult Scout Association, Fraternidade de Nuno Álvares, celebrated its 70th anniversary with a National Activity, which took place on May 31st, in Batalha, in the center of the country.
Recently the Ghana Scout and Guide Fellowship hosted a workshop for Scout and Guide leaders. The workshop was a collaborative session where new and existing leaders learned to develop the skills needed to be effective leaders and work on personal development and educational gender equality. See this video
The World Committee received four bids from Ghana, Kuwait , Mexico and Senegal to host this Conference. After having held a secret ballot between all National Scout and Guide Fellowships it was Kuwait who got the most votes. The World Conference will be held from 17 – 22 October 2027.
Congratulations to Kuwait.
On 21 April 2025, the Arab Union Federation of Pioneers Scouts and Guides, organized a special online meeting. Ms. Ana Rodrigues, Chairman of the World Committee of the International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF) was striking and impressive. She joined the virtual meeting with a warm spirit, and her words, filled with confidence and respect, left a positive impact on the hearts of all the pioneers across the Arab world.
In Ireland, Cork Scout Fellowship is a particularly active group, with about 20 members. They have a regular programme of activities, meeting weekly.
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