08 January-Robert Baden-Powell

Robert Baden-Powell was the founder of the Scout Movement. Scouting is a global movement for children aged usually between 10 and 18 years. It is run on the principles laid down by Robert Baden-Powell. Through a programme of structured activities and shared experiences Scouting aims to support the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people. Scouts become involved in activities including camping, woodcraft, first aid, hiking, backpacking and sports.

Robert Baden-Powell was born in Paddington, London, on February 22nd 1857. Following graduation from school he joined the British Army in 1876. He served in India and Africa. He retired from the army in 1910 and founded The Boy Scouts Association. A new organization called Girl Guides was created for girls in 1910. Both organisations quickly spread to other countries.

Today in most countries, there is a single organization for boys and girls. In Ireland the Scouting Movement is a non-political all-island organisation which has over 50,000 members. It is open to all young people regardless of gender, race, creed, sexual orientation or spiritual belief.

Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout Movement, died aged 83 in the year 1941 On This Day.

Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941, wojskowy, społecznik)

 

 

 

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