Today – February 22nd – is the birthday (Founders Day ) of Baden Powell of Gillwell , or “BP” for short.
Lord Baden-Powell (1857-1941) was a British general and founder of the modern Scouting movement.
Baden-Powell became a national hero during the Boer war of 1899-1900 when, with a small garrison, he commanded the defence of Mafeking.
During the Boer War, Baden-Powell wrote “A Guide to Scouting”. This was published in 1908 and was a best-seller. Initially meant for military purposes, after the war, he felt it could be used as a focus for young boys to give them more meaning in life. This led to the creation of the Scout Movements. During his lifetime it grew to be a respected international organisation.
What We Do
Scouting provides young people with opportunities to participate in programmes, events, activities and projects that contribute to their growth as active citizens. Through these initiatives, young people become agents of positive change who inspire others to take action.
Saving our planet together, one challenge at a time.
Taking the lead to preserve, protect and heal nature, begins together under one Earth Tribe
( sources – https://www.biographyonline.net/humanitarian/baden-powell.html ; https://www.scout.org ; https://earthtribe.scout.org )
