65 Rovers and 22 Rover Leaders (Lecturers) from 15 Colleges are currently attending the virtual training on “Empowering Young People through the Scouts of the World Award” (SWA).
The virtual training began from 16 August and will end on 12 September.
The Scouts of the World Award Training is conducted with financial support from the Asia Pacific Regional Office of the World Scout Organization of the Scout Movement.
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.