Or 16 World Scout Moot It is held from Friday and until August 3. This is the first time in Portugal and is intended for young people between 18 and 25.
More than 7,500 young people from about 100 countries will participate from Friday and until 3 August at the World Scout Meeting World Scout Moot, which takes place for the first time in Portugal.
“Engaje with us, Engage with Portugal” It is the motto of the 16th World Scout Moot, organized by the Portuguese Scope Federation, which is part of the two national associations, the Scouts of Portugal (AEP) and the National Listening Corps.
Close to 750 Portuguese scouts, between the planning team and the participants, are involved in the initiative, intended for young people between 18 and 25 And that includes activities “in virtually all” Portuguese districts, “Lusa Sofia Fernandes, press officer, told Lusa.
The opening ceremony of the event is held in the PArc das Nações in Lisbon And the initiative program is Divided into two partS: In the first, from July 30, the Boy Scouts will spread across the country to carry out activities proposed by young Portuguese and from this date will be installed in the field base in Cortegaça, Ovar, “to share the experiences they lived.”
Pedestrian paths, organization of debates, know the history of a city and its monuments and activities of service to the community, such as doing minor repairs to homes and schools and recovering housing, among others, will occupy young people during the first days of the meeting until the trip to the General Campwhere it is scheduled to play games and workshps and visits to the surroundings.
“In a time marked by global instability, conflicts, climate crisis and growing divisions, the World Scout Moot emerges as a powerful antidote — offering young people a space of hope, union and action,” says David Berg, secretary general of the World Organization (WOSM), quoted in the statement issued by the organization.
Developing leadership skills, cultural exchange and outdoor immersive experiences, MOOT “allows young people overcome the challenges today, Create lasting friendships and contribute to the construction of a more peaceful and sustainable world“, it says.
“This unique global meeting brings together thousands of Rover Scouts and volunteers from around the world to share the adventure of a life (…) by gathering in Portugal, the scouts remind us of the strength of our movement and the essential role that young people play in creating a better future for all,” he adds.
According to the statement, “this is the More diverse moot ever (…) Counting on people of all origins, beliefs, ethnicities, genres and abilities “and will be” a great celebration of diversity and inclusion “.
The World Scout Moot takes place every four years and “promotes cultural exchange, understanding and friendship between peoples.”
