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SCOUTING IN THE CONGO
FEDERATION DES SCOUTS DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO
THE SCOUT FEDERATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Scouting was officially founded in 1924 in the Congo and became a member of the World Bureau (WOSM) in 1963. Scouting was banned in the Congo in 1965 by the government but is coming to life again with the end of 27 years of Socialist rule.
There are 10 National Scout Associations, reflecting the various religions denominations, local African traditions and the political situation.
There was a general meeting of all the Scout Associations with the intention of helping pave the way for creating one National Scout Association. The goal is to have one National Association which will eventually be recognized by the World Scout Organization.
In 1998, there were 62,842 registered members in all sections.
Program Sections:
Cub Scouts- 7 to 11
Scouts- 12 to 15
Rovers- 16 to 20
Scout Motto
:Be Prepared
Scout Oath:
On my honour I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times and to obey the Scout Law.
Scout Law:
A Scout's honour is to be trusted
A Scout is loyal
A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others
A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout
A Scout is courteous
A Scout is a friend to animals
A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question
A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
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This information was obtained from WOSM reports.