{"subTitle":"BP260009","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIn recent years public awareness of the conditions faced by people in developing countries has increased greatly as a result of media coverage.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere has also been a growing awareness and practical concern within The Scout Association which has led to a variety of educational/fund raising campaigns and practical projects in partnership with other Scout Associations and aid agencies such as UNICEF and Save the Children Fund.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe truly international nature of the Scout Movement is evident from the fact that 70% of the member associations of the World Organization operate in developing nations. Scouts take an active role in the development of their countries through projects such as health and immunisation, water and sanitation, human resettlement programmes, craft workshops and agricultural training.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy providing practical training in these areas Scouting helps to prepare young people to take a constructive place in society.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the United Kingdom we have an opportunity to help our young people appreciate global issues and to understand the problems of developing countries. One way in which Scouting can help achieve this is to undertake practical projects abroad as partners with local Scouts and communities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA wide range of expeditions have been carried out: helping refugees in Hong Kong, building projects in Ghana and Lesotho and working with the handicapped in Mauritius. National projects have helped refurbish clinics in Nepal and provide water and sanitation in Sri Lanka. In Kenya there has been a growing programme over a number of years creating income generation projects, the construction of water and sanitation systems and community hospitals/clinics. Recently a team of Scouts have been working in Tuvalu, helping to support Scouting at grassroots level.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s expected that more expeditions will take place in the future. These notes are intended to give guidance to those considering such projects. They are designed as preliminary notes only; there is no substitute for experience in this area and the International Office is able to provide details of those who have undertaken previous expeditions.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGlobal Advisers each cover one of the six WOSM regions and can be contacted for travel advice, cultural awareness guidance or any other general support for countries that you may be visiting\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Africa.region@scout.org.uk\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:arab.region@scout.org.uk\u0022\u003EArab\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:asiapacific.region@scout.org.uk\u0022\u003EAsia Pacific\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:interamerica.region@scout.org.uk\u0022\u003EInter America\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:europe.region@scout.org.uk\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:eurasia.region@scout.org.uk\u0022\u003EEurasia\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Global Advisers"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EThe Value of Community Development Projects\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese projects offer the opportunity to experience at first-hand life in a developing country. In line with the aims of The Scout Association, the purpose of Scout involvement is an educational one.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere is an opportunity to appreciate the reality of life, to challenge ideas and prejudices, seeing a new perspective. Scouting aims to help young people to be involved in the community and to develop an international understanding. Working with a community abroad is an important application of this and experiences can be shared with those who support the expedition.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe work completed by expeditions in partnership with the host community has often been substantial, providing the stimulus for ongoing self-help.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA number of factors need careful consideration before entering into such a project. It must be realised that it will involve a long term commitment and is a major undertaking both in terms of time and resources. Because the expedition will bring young people face to face with a developing community, much sensitivity is required and there is a potential for harm if arrangements fail.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe financial cost of an expedition is an important factor. Is the project really the best way of helping? Could the finance be better used in other ways? The expedition may well generate finance, interest by local community groups and companies which would not otherwise be channelled into development.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is important to have some practical contribution or skill which can be passed on to the host community. Enthusiasm and concern for the plight of those living in less developed countries and the overwhelming desire to do something are not necessarily enough in themselves to make a practical contribution in the field. Unskilled labour is one thing that developing countries do not lack.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is the main reason why many overseas aid agencies are not keen on directly supporting Scout projects. Another is that supporting such visits is likely to involve extra work for already overworked fieldworkers. It is very important not to lose sight of the educational aspect of the project which is Scouting\u0027s main objective. The most useful projects are not necessarily vast building programmes; they often result from the sharing of knowledge and the catalyst effect of an incoming group of young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAgencies involved in development may also be wary of groups of young people who express interest in \u0022community service\u0022. This is because most successful and long-lasting projects fully involve the local community. A project team which builds many new latrines or wells but does not work in partnership with the local community will achieve nothing if the new facilities are not used. It is therefore a very important principal that projects should meet real needs, and fully involve the local community.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese considerations are not presented to dissuade, but rather to ensure that a realistic discussion takes place when deciding on a project.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe should aim to \u0022help people help themselves\u0022 rather than think that we have some superior contribution to make. In this way the experience becomes not only one of serving others, but presents us with the opportunity to learn about and appreciate a different culture.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn speaking of United Kingdom Scouts, Mrs. M Mwangola, Executive Director of the Kenya Water for Health Organisation, said:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0022I work with a great number of international aid organisations helping to develop community development programmes in Kenya. I particularly enjoy working with UK Scouts. They really show they care about communities and development. Not only do they provide resources for projects, they devote countless hours in raising funds, training, educating others and in the physical effort of helping communities to realise their ambitions.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis has a tremendous effect on the community, the enthusiasm of the UK Scouts providing an enormous lift to all of those with whom they work, which lasts long after they leave.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYour young people are excellent ambassadors setting a good example of showing that the people of the UK really care about Africa. Thank you UK Scouts.\u0022\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Issues to Consider"}]}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EDespite the great needs that exist, it is not always easy to find a suitable project. The starting point is to evaluate your group\u0027s strengths and skills and develop a group feeling for the sort of project you would like to be involved in. At this early stage it\u0027s essential to be in touch with your Area/County Lead Volunteer (International) and the UK International Team at Gilwell Park. The International Team can give help and support to groups planning community projects and also attempts to assist coordination by monitoring current expeditions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESuitable projects have been found through:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExisting Links or Twin Towns\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA growing number of towns in the United Kingdom are entering into twining arrangements with towns in developing countries. Such a link enabled a visit to Sierra Leone. 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There may well also be other questions specific to each project.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E1. General Questions\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the project fall within officially recognised guidelines and priorities for the area?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs the partner group known to you? If not, have you allowed sufficient time to get to know the group, and for a relationship of trust and confidence to be developed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E2. Objectives\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre the short-term aims and objectives compatible with the medium and long term objectives?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre they clear? Are they reasonable and practical?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E3. Design\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs the project feasible?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the design take into account local traditions and customs?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs the project over-ambitious? Are resources adequate to requirements?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs the timing realistic? Can it be completed during your visit? If not, how is it to be started/ completed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E4. Financial involvement\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo all the people aided by the project have a stake in it?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre they contributing in some way (e.g. cash, in kind or in labour)?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs the project simply a source of income or advancement for the development workers or professionals involved?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECould those involved contribute more?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E5. Education\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the programme contain a training element (e.g. group organisations \u0026amp; management, programme management, solutions)?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E6. Project Effects\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWill the project improve the lives of those in the community?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWill they have more cash, safer water, better health, food etc.?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo the people understand the consequences of the project?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E7. Staffing of Project Team and/or Partner Groups\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre they reliable, capable, realistic, and motivated?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo they have sufficient experience for the task?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo they need more training?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre the Leaders strong? Do they listen, understand and respond to the views of others, particularly those of the host community?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the team work well together?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre they open to new ideas?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E8. Participation\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHow was the project specification decided and who was involved in preparation?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWas the host community able to influence the decision?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave the views of the host community been listened to?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E9. Partner Organisations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat is the nature of the Organisation?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes it have legal status?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes it have rules for meetings, leadership, accounts etc?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs it democratic? Can the membership overturn the views of the Trustee Board?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat happens when things go wrong?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs there an education programme?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre there safeguards to ensure an elite does not take over?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre local Scouts involved and in support of this Organisation and its work?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E10. 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This can be frustrating, but requires sensitive diplomacy with hosts. It is not realistic to expect all detailed plans to be cut and dried before departure as if you were planning an event in the United Kingdom. Cultural differences and misunderstandings are common and must be allowed for. Flexibility is very important and you need to expect the unexpected!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor these reasons it is usually considered vital to have a coordinator who knows the people and the job in hand and who is available on the ground throughout the term of the project. The availability of advice and assistance from somebody who has lived and worked in the area before is also of importance in the planning stage. 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