Skotisma Zazavavy eto Madagasikara
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Skotisma Zazavavy eto Madagasikara is the national Guiding
federation of Madagascar
. It serves 25,152 members (as of 2008). Founded in 1941, the federation became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
in 1963.
Members of the federation are
The two latter organizations are also members of the Firaisan'ny Skotisma eto Madagasikara
, the national Scouting
federation, which is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
.
Girl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
federation of Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
. It serves 25,152 members (as of 2008). Founded in 1941, the federation became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
in 1963.
Members of the federation are
- Fanilon'i Madagasikara (CatholicRoman Catholic ChurchThe Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
, girls only) - Kiadin'i Madagasikara - Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs de Madagascar (interreligious, coeducational)
- Mpanazava sy Tily eto Madagasikara - Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs Unionistes de Madagascar (ProtestantProtestantismProtestantism is one of the three major groupings within Christianity. It is a movement that began in Germany in the early 16th century as a reaction against medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices, especially in regards to salvation, justification, and ecclesiology.The doctrines of the...
Unionist Guides and Scouts of Madagascar, coeducational)
The two latter organizations are also members of the Firaisan'ny Skotisma eto Madagasikara
Firaisan'ny Skotisma eto Madagasikara
The Firaisan'ny Skotisma eto Madagasikara, the national federation of three Scouting organizations of Madagascar. Scouting in Madagascar was started in 1921 under the auspices of the respective French organizations. The federation was founded in 1959 and became a member of the World Organization of...
, the national Scouting
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
federation, which is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
.