The Friends of Scouting in Europe
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The Friends of Scouting in Europe
Who are the Friends of Scouting (FOSE) in Europe?
Over 400 individuals, throughout the world, who have made a financial commitment to the growth of Scouting in central and eastern Europe – where the Movement was banned for 50 years
A programme managed under the auspices of the European Scout Foundation
Funding individual projects submitted by National Scout Organizations from central and eastern Europe
Playing a major role in providing capital for an investment fund for the long term development and growth of Scouting in central and eastern Europe
Small projects supported by FOSE
A Scout project is one which is:
Challenging Rewarding Useful
FOSE-supported projects will:
Be collective enterprises involving a team working together, with commitment by all to personal effort
Have a clear plan, based on young people’s needs and interests, with good preparation and implementation and effective ways of evaluating progress
Make full use of the Scout method incorporating a variety of learning opportunities
Enable young people to make choices as to the ways in which they will contribute to and celebrate the project’s success
Real projects, real Scouts - Romania
• Help in finding sustainable support for Scouting in a rural area, in the areas of resources and management
• The aim is to add to existing local government and other support by developing a plan and approaching suitable prospects
€1,500
Real projects, real Scouts - Lithuania
• Improve quality and safety of sailing activities in Scouting
• Repair existing sailing equipment• Train three new sailing
instructors• Train 60 young people in basic
sailing• Promote Sea Scouting and sailing
amongst adults and young people
€2,880
Real projects, real Scouts - Croatia
• Mobile interactive multimedia school Scout exhibition for primary schools
• a combination of traditional Scouting and new technology. The exhibition should be offered to primary schools, in direct talks with directors.
€1,500
How do Friends keep in touch?
Friends of Scouting in Europe are all invited to an annual gathering: an opportunity to meet other members, to learn and to enjoy the hospitality of a European Scout association, and to see the sights of their country
Receptions and meetings, often at European or World Scouting events
There are regular mailings to Friends Our web site:
http://europeanscoutfoundation.org/fose/
Recent FOSE Gatherings in Estonia and Bosnia Herzegovina
How can I become a Friend of Scouting in Europe?
It couldn’t be easier to show your leadership and commitment to Scouting!
You can choose between annual or life payments Pay by cheque, bank transfer or by PayPal on the
web site Annual payment: €150 Life payment: €2,000 Contacts in some countries (Super Friends) Recognition at a FOSE meeting (certificate and pin)
The Friends of Scouting in Europe