Nairobi, Kenya – 30 July 2018: In a bid to tap into the growing interest by young people to be contributors to the Africa Scout Foundation, we are pleased to introduce the Junior Membership Category.
Every Scout from the Age of 18 years to 26 years now has the opportunity to become a member of the Africa Scout Foundation and contribute to the development of Scouting in Africa under any of the following categories:
Junior Bronze: USD 20
Junior Silver: USD 40
Junior Gold: USD 60
Junior Platinum: USD 80
Junior Diamond: USD 100
A joining member is awarded a certificate and a scarf for the category under which they join.
A member can upgrade their membership at any time within the Junior category by topping up their contribution to the next or the preferred category. A Junior Member could also upgrade to the senior membership categories by topping up the required amounts. For example, a Junior Diamond member wishing to join the Bronze Category, needs to top up by USD 150 to become a Bronze member. Senior members are presented with pins and certificates.
We invite young people to join the foundation today. To become a member kindly fill out the attached membership application form, get in touch with africa@scout.org or call us through +254 20 2450985. You can also get in touch with your National Scout Organisation through your Scout Leader.
About the Africa Scout Foundation
With the vision of “ensuring a future for Scouting in Africa” the Africa Scout Foundation aims to promote the growth of Scouting and support more young people in Africa to gain knowledge, develop skills and attitudes through quality educational programmes towards creating a better world by continuously investing the accumulated capital fund. These funds are raised through donations, grants, membership contributions and other legal methods of fund-raising. The Foundation also seeks non-capital donations to support specific Scouting projects. Visit www.scout.org/africascoutfoundation to learn more.
