Ahmad Solomon is known for his drive to empower and up-skill youth from disadvantaged communities. Since 2016 he has been the coordinator of the Western Cape Scouting-in-Schools programme. “I was born into a family where giving back was the foundation of what we believed in”, explains Ahmad. “My dad was the chairman of the 1st…
With most of us at home and World Water Day coming up on the 22nd of March, let’s show our respect for this natural resource which is so vital to us now more than ever. With the COVID-19 pandemic requiring people to wash their hands more often for 20 sec and to enhance cleanliness, what better…
Today we celebrate the UN World Day of Social Justice. The pursuit of social justice for all is the underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous communities and countries. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability. In order for social justice to…
Written by Paul Polta Earlier this year SCOUTS South Africa ran a tree planting project in partnership with the Scouting in Schools (SiS) team, Nangu Thina and Arboreta Nurseries. 150 indigenous trees were planted in 30 no-fee paying schools around the Cape Town Metro area together with Cubs, Scouts and 20 SiS intern Scout leaders.…
Today we celebrate the UN International Day of Girls. Ten year old Axole Majodina attends Silukhanyo Primary School and lives in the disadvantaged community of Zola in Strand with her family. She saw her friends attend the Scouting-in-Schools Cub meetings and realised that Cubbing could help her achieve her dreams. “I saw that they learn…
Written by Jana Lorenz and Jula Wolf Earlier this year the Western Cape Scouts joined Capetonians in taking on the City Nature Challenge. A total of 1 141 people, our Scouts included, helped to put Cape Town on the map. A number of Scouts and Scouters were recommended for their contributions, including Scouting siblings Luke…
Message from Chief Commissioner Andrew Tanner Since 2013 Scouts all around the world have contributed more than one billion hours of service towards sustainable development through local projects under the banner of the Messengers of Peace initiative. SCOUTS South Africa members have also contributed to this fantastic initiative which needs us all to double our…