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SCOUTING IN GABON
SCOUTING FEDERATION OF GABON
There are three Scout Associations that make up the Scout Federation. They are: Scouts du Gabon, Eclaireurs du Gabon and Eclairerus Unionistes du Gabon.
Scouting was officially founded in 1936 although Scouting appeared years before brought by the colonialists. In 1971, Gabon was recognized by the World Bureau (WOSM).
Scouting in Gabon is involved in public service in cooperation with sports and cultural organizations. Tree planting campaigns have been carried out as well as projects to improve some public areas.
Program Sections:
Cub Scouts- 7 to 11
Scouts- 12 to 15
Rovers- 16 to 20
Motto:
Toujours Pret……….
Always Ready
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