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FOSE Tour 2025 Heads to Albania – Join Us!

The FOSE Annual Gathering returns in 2025 with a brand new destination: Albania! From October 9–12, Friends of Scouting from across Europe will come together for four unforgettable days of culture, connection, and scout spirit. This year’s program includes: 🟢 Tirana – arrival, scout-style city tour & welcome dinner 🟢 Shkodra – Venetian heritage, local… Continue reading FOSE Tour 2025 Heads to Albania – Join Us!

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Scouting by the Sea: A Polish-Ukrainian Camp in Pleśna

💶 Supported by the European Scout Foundation with a grant of €980 In the summer of 2023, the 16th Scout Troop “Żwirki i Wigury” from Czyżowice (ZHP) organized a special international camp in Pleśna, Poland – just 200 meters from the Baltic Sea. Thanks to the support of the European Scout Foundation, scouts from Ukraine… Continue reading Scouting by the Sea: A Polish-Ukrainian Camp in Pleśna

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Bridging Cultures Through Scouting: A Joint Polish-Ukrainian Camp Experience in Olchowiec

Supported by the European Scout Foundation with a grant of €2,400. In July 2023, the 22nd Katowice Scout Troop “Wawer” (Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego) brought to life a meaningful initiative supported by the European Scout Foundation: a summer scout camp in Olchowiec, Poland, uniting Polish and Ukrainian scouts through shared experiences, cultural exchange, and mutual support.… Continue reading Bridging Cultures Through Scouting: A Joint Polish-Ukrainian Camp Experience in Olchowiec

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Journey to myself

A Journey of Growth, Discovery, and Community Impact

With the support of a €3,700 grant from the European Scout Foundation, the “Ion Soiu” local centre of the National Organization of Romanian Scouts successfully delivered “Journey to Myself”

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We’re Looking for Changemakers: Open Call for ESF Board Member

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe in empowering young people to create a better world? If so, the European Scout Foundation is looking for YOU!

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The Beginning of SG Equinox – A Story of Growth and Impact

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe in empowering young people to create a better world? If so, the European Scout Foundation is looking for YOU!

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FOSE Tours since 1999

FOSE tours organized by Hèléne and René – FOSE tours organized by Lene and Peter – FOSE tours organized by Myriam and Ron

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The History of ESF

All you always wanted to know about FOSE – History by Jørgen G. Rasmussen

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A Successful Gathering in Brussels Organized by Ibis and Chip

We are delighted to share the success of the recent scout gathering organized by our dedicated supporters, Ibis and Chip …

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ESF Board Meeting in Brussels

We are thrilled to share that the ESF Board meeting was successfully held in Brussels recently. Key discussions included …

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Fose Tour 2024 - Activities

FOSE Tour 2024 Split, Croatia

Dear Friends of Scouting in Europe, with great pleasure we invite you for this year’s FOSE Tour.

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European Scouting Connections in Budapest

In a dynamic weekend in Budapest, the European Scout Region orchestrated a powerful networking event. International Commissioners from Member Organizations, including those recently ….

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Celebrating Achievements and Welcoming New Faces!

Last weekend, our Board gathered in Basel for the second in person meeting this year. We confirmed our annual financial report and welcomed Nora Lipp to the team, where she will act as legal advisor …

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FOSE Reception at Westminster Palace

Monday, 23rd of October 2023, FOSE UK organised a fantastic reception in the State Rooms in Westminster Palace, hosted by the Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle …

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Introducing the Reef Knot Friends: A New Donor Category

We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity for our valued supporters to make an even greater impact on scouting …

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Celebrating Scout Projects

Dear Friends of Scouting in Europe, Since our last update in July, your incredible generosity has fueled a whirlwind …

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European Scout Foundation Board Meeting in Stockholm: A Memorable Gathering!

We are thrilled to share a photo gallery highlighting the incredible moments from the European Scout Foundation Board meeting …

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FOSE reception at Kandersteg International Scout Centre

We’re happy to report that our FOSE reception at Kandersteg International Scout Centre was a great success with up to 100 participants …

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Chair’s Letter

Dear Friends of Scouting in Europe, We would like to inform you that two of our board members, Bianca Victoria Nesiu-Bedreag and Agnieszka Pospiszyl, resigned from the board last year.

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