21esc document 9b partnership fund report 2010-2013

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Introduction

Projects granted support from the Partnership Fund totalled 22 projects with an

allocation of EUR 318,215.

Of these projects, eleven have been completed and the report contains an

overview of the results achieved for these projects.

Eleven Projects are still in progress and final reports are due at various stages

over the next two years four in November 2013, one in June 2014, three in

December 2014, one in 2015 and two to be determined following poor

reporting.

As in Conference Document 3, we have again used some of the pictures

submitted by Scout photographers to the Regions #MyBestScoutPhoto contest

to illustrate this report.


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Cercetasii Romaniei Romania

Project Name SWOT Scouts Walking On Together

Project Contact Bianca Nesiu-Bedreag

[email protected] +40 723 723 827

Project Overview To increase the administrative and managerialcapacity of local groups through direct support.

To raise the administrative and managerialcompetencies of ONCR through training offeredto national teams.

To assess the strategic priorities of ONCR forthe period 2012-2015.

Project Duration 1 year (December 2010 February 2012)Extended to June 2013

Total Project Costs EUR 38,660

Grant Awarded EUR 12,000

Results 4 trainings: about administrative and financial aspects, one about image,

development and management, one on programme & human resources and one for

local group chiefs

More then 80 leaders from more then 35 local groups from 55 existing participatedat this 4 trainings organised

10 good experts were trainers at this 2 trainings organized Updated and final materials to create support for departments: image, development,

management, administrative and financial aspects, programme, human resources,

advocacy, sustainability, time management, etc

In February 2012, we received the training course accreditation In March 2012 we organized 15 courses for teachers to promote and inform them

about Scouting in general and the Scout pedagogy in particular In April 2012 we supported more then 72000 children and 1000 teachers to organize

Different kind of school in all the country

In May 2012, we signed a new partnership with Ministry of Education. Weestablished a series of collaboration projects with them for 2012 and 2013.

Since March 2013, we are continuing to train our leaders with this new project thatwas approved, with ONCR as the main partner.

In April 2013 we organized again A different kind of school having as priority tocelebrate the Centenary for Romanian Scouts.

During 2013 celebrating the Scout centenary: 600 Scouts from 52 local groupswith local projects. July and August, regional camps and together in Mogosoaia.


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Hitachdut Hatsofim Ve Hatsofot Be Israel

Project Name Empowering the Israeli Muslim Association

Project Contact Yehuda Fisher

[email protected] +972 3 6303682

Project Overview Empowering and increasing the number ofmembers in the Arab Muslim Scout associationin Israel by offering training for new leaders,reviving dormant groups, assisting in insurance

cover costs and direct coaching and personalsupport

Project Duration 1 year (April 2011 April 2012)



Results In January 2011 the number of members was 320, in January 2012 increased to

1030.

Two training courses for young leaders - the first with 75 participants, the secondwith 100, all together 175 new trainers-young leaders.

The number of Tribes increased from 3 to 8. Recruiting new volunteer leaders for the active Tribes - 35. 6 new villages in northern part of Israel-Galilee opened new Scout Tribes. We established new framework of young leaders and trainers. We increased 3 times the number of members of the Association in 1 year. The number of the revived Tribes increased from 3 to 8 during the year. New volunteers were recruited for the new Tribes. Growth in numbers and improved leadership quality of the young leaders age group

will certainly lead to significant growth in the number of young Scouts the

association.

The Ministry of Education-Department of Youth Movements recognized againpositively as a direct result of implementing the project, increasing numbers of

members and the 2 training courses for young leaders as a new cadre in the Tribes.


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Scouting Nederland - Netherlands

Project Name Recognition of Learning in Scouting

Project Contact Eric Lepelaar

[email protected] +31 (0) 33 496 09 46

Project Overview The aim of the project is to promote, enhance andfacilitate the ideas of recognition of (prior) learningin NSOs. This aim will be achieved by bringingtogether project teams of interested NSOs who will

simultaneously start to work on the issue ofrecognition in their own NSO in order to#identify:#

How can you help your volunteers inrecognising their own competencies developedboth within and outside Scouting?

How can you help them to make thosecompetencies visible to the outside world

How can we see Scouting help the individual intheir development, also outside Scouting?

Project Duration 2 years (April 2011 April 2013)



Results During the process, we were able to define and share goals for each partner

organisation. All participating partner organisations gained information about the general field of

recognition of non-formal learning, the tools available on European level and thespecific status of each organization, though it was not possible to develop or define acommon language for the practice of recognition of non-formal learning inside andoutside Scouting and Guiding.

Although the participants shared and 'borrowed' ideas from each other, eachorganisation is bound to develop tailor-made tools for their own organisation.

For similar reasons we were also not able to develop an Internet based learningenvironment. But we constructed a website for sharing ideas and documents.

It became very clear that taking responsibility for ones own learning- anddevelopmental process is something that does not come naturally in every culture orin the recognition of non-formal learning. By bringing project teams of differentEuropean NSOs and MOs together, we were able to exchange and learn from eachothers experiences, methods and approaches.

An important part in this is the shared awareness that non-formal learningexperiences in Scouting and Guiding are a valuable tool in the development of youngEuropean citizens. This means that even without formal recognition in terms ofdiploma's, Scouts and Guides have a lot of valuable competences to offer which arebest developed by empowering them to take charge of their own lives rather thandemonstrating and showing.

To enhance the cultural diversity of approaches and methods in this project, wechoose a different venue for each meeting.


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Albania Region managed development project

Project Name Development of the Scout Movement in Albania

Project Contact Jordan Bajraktarov / Massimo Cavatorta


Project Overview Continuing support for an information office andtraining to develop the potential of increasingmembership in Albania. Completed through: Information meetings Introductory trainings Management of Scout Groups Event support

Project Duration 1 year (June 2011 June 2012)



Results: Tangible local group support provided. Contact with media resulting in positive public relations. Contacts through local volunteering organisations. Training for youth programme delivered. Small grants administered to 8 local groups. Assistance delivered to execute projects. Continuing schedule of visits and meetings.


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Savez izvidaca Hrvatske Croatia

Project Name Programme Renewal

Project Contact Bojan Smode


Project Overview The aim of the project is to enable growth throughdevelopment of a new Youth Programme scheme that includes youth participation, based on thefundamental Scout principles, self progression,

flexible, user-oriented and using new ideas.Expected outcomes are: Easier involvement for those 16+ More creativity for delivery More knowledge, skills, adventures and fun

Project Duration 3 years (Nov 2011 - Nov 2014)



Progress: Since our last progress report, we have continued our work on sectionalmethods: Cubs - 90% done, Scouts - 80% done, Explorers - 70% done,Beavers andRovers - not yet started.Work on educational activities in progress, as usual. We needas many activities as possible.We began to work on the first training course for units that adopt the new programme.

Training camp is planned for July-August 2014. Shortly after that, in September 2014

(as we stated in last status report) we plan to gather 5-6 pilot units and start with test

implementation.


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Magyar Cserkszszvetsg Hungary

Project Name Scout troops to be found anywhere you want!

Project Contact Balazs Solmosi


Project Overview The project aims to start 20-30 new Scout groups,train 3-5 patrol leaders in each. With 8-10 newmembers this could increase membership by 800-1200.Building on existing experience, launching newScout groups requires trained leaders gettingsystematic support right from the start.Leaders of groups in formation will be trainedsimilarly to those of groups with a longer Scoutinghistory.In order to set up a group it is required to befamiliar with Scouting, able to live Scouting, totake part in leading the group and to besurrounded by similarly committed leaders.

Project Duration 18 months (Nov 11 June 2013 reportingdelayed till Nov 2013)



Progress: Preparing the Be Prepared for Life summer camp Network connections Professional materials of the pedagogic developers Basic Training of the Hungarian Scout Association Situation of the new groups being created

Results to date: We have successfully involved 1600 young people in our camp in Znka, The document showing the network connections has been created We work with reliable and accurate databases The first chapter of the pedagogic developers handbook is ready We have made a great step in the number of new scout groups being created (28

out of 20-30)

Creating the thematic of the Basic Training is on the level of 70-80%.


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Latvijas Skautu un Gaidu centrala organizacija Latvia

Project Name Educational Programme Renewal

Project Contact Renata Bendika

[email protected] +371 27852614

Project Overview Complete a renewal of the educational programmethrough: Collect relevant materials Create a continuous programme for all ages Publish in printed and electronic formats Launch activity boxes to support

implementation Introduce the programme to leaders and

ensure widespread take-up

Project Duration 2 years (November 2011 November 2013)



Progress:

At this stage of project implementation, the Programme Committee has done followingsteps:

There have been 2 monthly meetings of the Programme Committee. Most of thework is done between the meetings; meetings are used to exchange the information

about the progress of individual work done and also to set further short term goals

for the further work.

In between the meetings there is ongoing work on programme materials. Parallel to work with the content of the programme material the work on the online

programme material database is in progress.


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Project Name Development of the Scout Movement in Albania



Project Overview Continuing support for an information office andtraining to develop the potential of increasingmembership in Albania. Completed through: Information meetings Introductory trainings Management of Scout Groups Event support

Project Duration 1 year (June 2011 June 2012)



Results: Operational support centre established.

Development of youth programme well advanced. Support visits to Shkodra, Kucove, Vlora, Fier, Lushnje, Mamurras. Meetings with local councils. Establishment of a development committee. Regular internal bulletin published.

o Camp for Cub Scouts, 11-15 June, with 18 Cub Scouts participating;o Camp for Explorers in Gjinar in July, with 25 Explorers participating;o Kucova Rover route, 19-24 June, 8 Rovers participating;o Camp in Sckoder, 28 July-2 August, 40 Scouts participating;o Camp in Mamurras, 16-22 August, 53 Scouts participating;o Camp in Fier, 3-17 August, 80 Scouts participating;o Camp in Puka, 3-10 August, 60 Scout participating;o Camp in Berat, 24-30 August, 30 Scouts participating;o Tirana Rover route, 28 August 4 September, 9 Rovers participating;


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Eesti Skautide hing- Estonia

Project Name Documentary about Scouting in Estonia 3rd Stage

Project Contact Nele Hendrikson


Project Overview Through the production of 2 promotionalvideos:

Communitys awareness about scout movementwill grow.

People will recognise and value volunteeringand see scouting as non-formal educationalyouth work.

Non-organised youth will join ESA and ESA willfind new active scout leaders.

Local governments will value and support thescout movement in their regions.

ESA will find new solid partners among localgovernments, schools, universities, companies

Average ESA membership will extend at leasttwo age-groups.

Project Duration 1 year (June 2011 July 2012) extended to

November 2012



Result:As a result of 4 years of filming, a short and a longer documentary on Scouting in Estoniawere produced, including valuable support material for other PR aspects. For informationon the complexities of the process, the time considerations and all aspects, please contactNele.


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Junk - svaz skaut a skautek R Czech Republic

Project Name New Programme of Junk, last project

Project Contact Ondrej Kupka


Project Overview The aim of the project is to: Create a new programme for beaver scouts

section Create badges for cubs scouts to rovers Implement new programme for rovers section Implement support for patrol leaders Improve quality through self-appraisal and

start continuous development of theprogramme.

Project Duration 1 year (March 2012 March 2013 delayed till June2013)



Result:This was a hugely complex project over a considerable number of years and the results

are simply a very, very brief overview. Further information from the project manager.

In this final phase the following has been delivered:

New programme for Beavers. New badges for all sections. Implementation of Rover Programme. Implementation of support for patrol leaders. Quality has been improved by defining standards and self-appraisal tool. Commencing

continuous development!


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KFUM Sktarnir I Froyum Denmark (Faroe Islands)

Project Name Renewal of programme materials and badges

Project Contact Magni Laksafoss


Project Overview The aim of the project is to aid the growth of theScout movement in the Faroe Islands.This is done by renewing the programme materials,merit badges and award badges for scouts in all age

groups, but primarily the age group 11-17 years.The lack of programme materials has been a majorhindrance in the growth and development of themovement and with a new and up-to-dateprogramme material there is no doubt that themovement will grow considerably.The development of the new programme materialstarted three years ago and is now in the final stage,where the design and production of the badges,handbooks and posters is to take place.

Projet Duration 1 year (March 12 March 2013 delayed)



Progress:Regrettably we have inadequate information to report on this project.


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ASDE Scouts de Espaa Spain

Project Name 100 years more growing through quality

Project Contact Angela Caballero Gonzalez


Project Overview Continuing the process in order to ensure theexcellence of our programmes, the transparency ofour management and, in a complementary way, topromote both the message of Scouting as well asASDEs work in our first 100 years of history,boosting with both processes ASDEs strategic line ingaining new members.

Project Duration 18 months



Result:The Partnership Fund provided only a small portion of the funding for this project. A very

full list of all the achievements points to an effective growth and communications

campaign, successful implementation of Quality standards with a very inclusive

celebration of the Centenary of ASDE. More information is available from ASDE or the

European Scout Office.


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Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs Unionistes de France - France

Project Name Strategy for Growth

Project Contact Ludovic Thomas


Project Overview The application focuses on axis 3 of our developmentplan - adult policy. Axis 3 aims to implement astructured and comprehensive capacity buildingframework for association leaders to enable them to

be involved in the growth and manage the effects ofan increase in the number of youth and adults.

Project Duration 3 year (June 2012 November 2014)



Progress: Problems encountered in the recruitment of erective workers to support the process.

Realignment was required. Some inconsistencies in implementation of the plan due tolacy of communication between the different levels. However, we found several

strong points in our development strategy of innovative actions, training volunteers,appropriate and ambitious volunteers and motivated employees in theimplementation of the development of international meetings (meeting with BelgianScouts, participation and facilitation of training in the Scout Academy, meeting withHenrik Sderman) during which we were able to verify the quality of our developmentplan.

Revise our growth strategy by strengthening both axes: improving cross workbetween the three levels of the association (local, regional and national) and supportof our volunteers.

Improved CADO (Charters Action Operational Development). This tool is a chart thattraces requests from the regional to the national level, building the actionprogramme.

Local assessment tool developed to help with where to give assistance and innovativeideas. This tool allows us to strengthen the good work cross and develop our serviceto members.

Implement training for adult leaders, hands-on training to develop knowledge.

Two new working groups - first is a group of development work, the second on adultpolicy of our association - based on five areas: recruitment, training, retention,promotion and support.


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Soma Hellinon Proskopon - Greece

Project Name R&R

Project Contact Mariana Fragkou


Project Overview The aim of this project is to facilitate the recruitmentand retention of adult members; some of which couldchoose to develop their leadership skills andtherefore pursue the necessary training that will

enable them to become Group and Unit Leaders,others could choose to enjoy Scouting throughmembership of the Scout Network Section (newScout section for young people aged 18-30). Theaforementioned aim will be addressed through athreefold approach, and more specifically, through a)research on external audiences, b) training onrecruitment strategies and procedures and c) anation-wide, yet locally implemented mediacampaign.

Project Duration 1 year (June 12 December 13)



Progress: We have been working on several chapters of the toolkit on Recruiting and Retaining

New Adult Members.

Training on Recruiting and Retaining New Adult Members, which will be an integralpart of the Basic Training for Unit Leaders and Commissioners is pending.

We broadcast a TV commercial, to all Greek private and public channels for a periodof 5 days. We created a short video to be used by the social media. The emphasis on

both of these videos is to reinstate the Organizations position as the leading youth

voluntary movement in Greece. It is true that we have been receiving several calls

and emails from young adults who are interested to be informed and perhapsinvolved in local groups!


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Hebrew Scouts Association - Israel

Project Name Campaign Growth through Quality

Project Contact Udi Lavon


Project Overview The projects main goal is to increase the number ofparticipants in the Hebrew Scouts movement. Inrecent years the number was rose significantly, eachyear by about 5%, to the current total of

approximately 60,000, but this growth stopped in2012; this year saw a 3% decrease. At the beginningof this coming school year (September 2012), all theparticipants in the various youth movements in Israelwill be counted (youth movement census). This yearit will be decided which is the countrys largest youthmovement, and the Ministry of Education budget forthe next 5 years will be distributed based on thesefindings. Thus the future of the Hebrew Scoutsmovement depends on the census results and thebetter the results, the more the movement activitiescan continue developing. The project will support allfive Associations in the federation in Israel and

spearhead a joint strategy of growth for them all,with professional training and supervision also donecollectively.

Project Duration 1 year (June 2012 March 2013)



Results: Brainstorming involving Scouts and professionals in advertising and public relations.

Conducted surveys, handed out questionnaires before formulating the advertising

plan. Only after analysing the results were the key message the whole class is inthe Scouts and Some things happen to the class outside the classroom. Promotional film made with image materials and graphics for the target group. Training day for 400 counsellors to be ready to be proactive in promotion. Campaign

aired for 2.5 months 180 broadcasts. Counsellors visited schools. 10% increase in new Scouts.


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Zveza tabornikov Slovenije - Slovenia

Project Name Promotion for Growth

Project Contact Tadej Beocanin


Project Overview The project aims to improve the recognition of theorganization within the society and facilitate itsmembership growth. This will be achieved throughreaching 5 objectives:

Establishment of new local Scout groups; Increased number of trained patrol leaders; Development of tools for a better delivery of

the youth programme; Improved presence and recognition of ZTS

and its role within the society; Enhanced international cooperation (both

with other NSOs and ESR).

Project Duration 1 year (June 2012 November 2013)



Progress: Project teams established and meetings taking place. Invitations to volunteers to national events. Consulting with new locations for groups. Progress on tools to validate non-formal learning events 4th educational handbook in preparation.


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Project Name Development of grass roots Scouting in Albania



Project Overview The aim of the project is development, institutionalstrengthening and growth of Scout Movement inAlbania. The aim of the project will be achieved byimplementation of set of actions that will lead to

achievement of the following objectives:- Established training system for adults, based on

the WOSM Adult Resources Strategy

- Educated Scout leaders for implementation of theYouth Programme

- Increased capacity for long term sustainability oflocal Scout groups in Albania

- Increased capacity for effective democratic andparticipative management of Scout groups

- Established and recognized Scouting profile incommunities in Albania

- Increased number of Scouts in AlbaniaProject Duration 1 year (June 2013 June 2014)




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Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC)

Project Name International Jubilee Rover Week

Project Contact Myriam Heidelberger Kaufmann


Project Overview The International Jubilee Rover Week has the aim toenhance the quality of Scouting by bringing togetherindividualRoversandindividualyoung leaders fromvarious countries in the age between 18 30 years,

for a 10-day programme of international exchange andexperience; sharing and learning from each other. Anintensive international educational approach toexperience the Permanent Mini Jamboree, a reignitededucational approach to KISCs basic values.All participants have been chosen by theirInternational Commissioners as representatives oftheir NSO and will therefore bring back theseexperiences to their Associations.Main methods to reach the aim are the Scoutingprinciples of learning by doing and the peer educationas all the participants will bring in their ownpersonalities and ways of Scouting and teach the

others.

Project Duration 1 year (March 2013 November 2013)




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Moviemento Scout Catlico - Spain

Project Name Pilot Programme

Project Contact Gonzalo Pedroche


Project Overview The main objectives of this project are: to implementa new Youth Programme foundation of which hasalready been laid following WOSM world policies andguided by the Renewed Approach to Programme

(RAP) tool, and to spread the new YP to all theRegional Associations and Scout groups belonging toScouts MSC, harmonizing the different YP being usedin the different regions of Spain in MSC.Scouts MSC is convinced that a new YP will be morerelevant for the young people and will be Scouts MSCmain drive for growth. The process to create a newYP started years ago and suffered several delays,though it is a process in which Scouts MSC is quiteinvolved from the base to the decision makers,meaning the major and top priority project of thelast strategic plans in MSC.

Project Duration 3 years (June 2013 June 2016)

Total Project Costs EUR 178,698.50



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