Empowering Young People through the Scouts of the World Award
Bhutan Scouts Association in collaboration with Asia Pacific Regional Support Centre conducted the virtual training for 65 Rovers and 22 Rover Leaders on Empowering Youg People through the Scouts of the WOrld Award from 16 August- 12 September 2020.
The Training was conducted with techcnical and financial supoort from Asia Pacific Regional Office.
The SWA program offers you the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become a world citizen: someone who can play an active role in making the world a better place, starting with your local community.
The aims of SWA Training:
- To encourage stronger involvement in the development of society by providing knowledge, skills, motivation, and opportunities to face today’s global challenges.
- To recognize and promote voluntary service project in the fields of development, peace, and the environment.
- To encourage Scouts & Culture Education Division, Department of Youth & Sports to develop more educational opportunities for Scouts to become global citizens. Initiate new activities for young people to take local actions and take up genuine responsibility and undertake voluntary projects to make positive impact in the community.