World Scout Movement

Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) is part & parcel of the WORLD ORGANIZATION OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT (WOSM), of which more than a hundred other National Scout Organizations are also members.

Scouting is an educational movement for young people whose purpose is to contribute to their personal & social development.

Principle of the World Scout Movement

a. Duty to Godb. Loyalty to one’s own countryc. Belief in World Friendship & Brotherhoodd. Service to otherse. Acceptance & Adherence to the Scout Promise /

Oath & Lawf. Voluntary membershipg. Independence from all political influenceh. A unique system which consists of a progressive

program of training for boys, adolescents & young men, designed to prepare them for good citizenship, based on the patrol system, with advancement & outdoor activities.

Three Main Bodies that Compose the World Scout Movement

1. WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE Similar to the General Assembly of the United

Nations One National organization is recognized in each

country & entitled to 6 votes. In countries where there are several Scout

Organizations, a federation is formed for world membership.

The conference is held biennially ( once every 2 years)

2. WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE It is the “Board of Directors” of World

Scouting Composed of 12 scouters from 12 different

countries, elected during the World Scout Conference to foresee Scouting operations in between Conferences.

Those elected serve 6 years.

3. WORLD SCOUT BUREAU It is the secretariat of World Scouting. Composed of professional staff that carries

out the instructions of the World Scout Conference & World Scout Committee.

World Scout bureau is located in Geneva, Switzerland & has offices in its five Scouting regions:

1. Asia-Pacific region Office in Makati, Philippines

2. African region Office in Nigeria

3. Arab region Office in Egypt

4. Inter-America Region Office in Costa Rica

5. Europe region Office in Geneva, Switzerland.

World Scout Bureau helps each National Scout Organizations improve & broaden Scouting in their country by conducting training courses, community development activities, preparing publications & assisting operations.

It also serves as liaison between the world Organization & other international bodies.

WSB operates through registration fees paid by member Scout Organizations, contributions & grant provided by agencies, corporations & individuals, including support from the World Scout Foundation.

NATIONAL SCOUT ORGANIZATIONsends delegates to attend the

WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE“the General Assembly of National Scouting”

which discusses matters participating to World Scouting & elects twelve members to the

WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE“the Board of Directors of World Scouting”Decides on Scouting matters between Conferences

It also supervises the Operation of the WORLD SCOUT BUREAU

“the Secretariat of World Scouting”It’s main office is in Geneva, Switzerland