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	Topics Sierra Leone Scouts Association Topic Home The Sierra Leone Scouts Association, the national ScoutingScouting Scouting, or the Scout movement, is a worldwide youth movement of multiple organizations for both boys and girls whose... organization of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa.... , was founded in 1909, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout MovementWorld Organization of the Scout Movement The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the supranational organization which governs most national Scout Movements, ... in 1964. The coeducational Sierra Leone Scouts Association has 12,000 members as of 2006. In 1971, Emile F. Luke was awarded the Bronze WolfBronze Wolf The Bronze Wolf is the only award made by the World Scout Committee.... , the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout MovementWorld Organization of the Scout Movement The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the supranational organization which governs most national Scout Movements, ... , awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. Recent military unrest has cut Scouting activities and communications. It is unknown at this time whether Scouting is active. Scouts are concerned about community developmentCommunity development Community development, informally called community building, is a broad term applied to the practices and academic dis... , and the association is well known for promoting self-helpSelf-help Summary The term self-help can refer to any case or practice whereby an individual or a group attempts self-improvement economical... projects. Scouts are popular throughout the country due to their numerous community serviceCommunity service Community service refers to service that a person performs for the benefit of his or her local community.... projects, particularly in rural areas. Proficiency badges are mandatory in the field of public service, resourcefulness and agriculture. The Sierra Leone Scouts Association is presently working working with the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs to ensure the development of Scouting in the country. The Sierra Leone Scouts Association was host of the 3rd West Africa Zonal Conference and Youth Camp. 75 Scouts participated from 9 West African countries. The SLSA is currently working on a Street Kids Program sponsored by WOSM. The Sierra Leone Scouts Association is currently looking for partners to start a bio-intensive agricultural project. See also The Sierra Leone Girl Guides AssociationThe Sierra Leone Girl Guides Association The Sierra Leone Girl Guides Association is the national Guiding organization of Sierra Leone....