Scouting in Yugoslavia
The Republics of Serbia & Montenegro
Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije
Yugoslav Scout Association
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Emblem of
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Scouting established in
Yugoslavia in 1911.
Founder of the World Organization, 1922-1950.
Scouting disbanded 1950.
Returned as 137th member of the World Organization since 1995.
Yugoslav Scout Association–Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije
As of 1 September 1995, the Yugoslav Scout Association became the 137th member of WOSM. The association, Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije was one of the original founding members of the World Organization. It now operates in the sovereign State of the Federal Republic of Zugoslavia, comprising the republics of Serbia and Montenegro. It presently has 12,000 members. In the context of the prevailing situation in the Balkan area, the association is very active in social work for all segments of the population, without distinction. It cooperates closely with the Red Cross in providing aid to refugees, opportunities for the disabled, help for orphans and general aid to areas in crisis. In the true spirit of Scouting, Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije provides a much needed model of tolerance and respect for differences – which can only be the basis for peace in this part of the world. The Association has recently been featured in news stories about the work they are doing for the environment. They are active in a campaign to introduce new methods and materials of packaging, different schemes for garbage collection and recycling programmes.
From World Scouting News. Published by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).
The European Scout Office Reports on Yugoslavia’s Return to the World Organization of the Scout Movement
The Yugoslav Scout Association became the 137th member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement on 1 September 1995. Originally one of the founding members of the World Organization, Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije remained active for a period in the former Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia. Following the dissolution, in 1991, of the socialist state into a number of sovereign entities (including Croatia and Slovenia, where Scout Associations have also been recognised), Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije now operates in the sovereign State of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, comprising the republics of Serbia and Montenegro. Its membership presently stands at over 12,000. Because of the extreme complexity of the political situation and the intensive media coverage resulting therefrom, the World Scout Committee has been particularly careful in its consideration of the application of Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije for membership, and has worked closely with the association during the last two years.
Despite on-going conflicts in the area, the staff of the World Scout Bureau have undertaken a series of extended visits which confirmed that the association is doing excellent work under very difficult circumstances. In the context of the prevailing situation in the Balkan area, the association is very active in social work for all segments of the population, without distinction. It cooperates closely with the Red Cross in providing aid to refugees, opportunities for the disabled, help for orphans and general aid to areas in crisis. In the true spirit of Scouting, Savez Izvidjaca Jugoslavije provides a much needed model of tolerance and respect for differences – which can be the only basis for peace in this part of the world.
Reprinted from Eurofax 37, October 1995. Eurofax is the monthly newsletter of the European Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). It is produced by the European Scout Office and is distributed by fax to all member associations in the European Scout Region and the Europe Region WAGGGS, and others.
A Chronicle of Scouting in Eastern Europe
With the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe and Russia, Scouting has returned to many lands where it had previously taken root. These pages chronicle the return of former members and the addition of new members to the World Organization of the Scout Movement. They also report the growth of Scouting in the other nations of Eastern Europe.
Scouting organizations around the world are assisting in the growth of Scouting in both Eastern Europe and Russia. They have been identified by country where information is available.
Currently, the "Chronicle" reports on the progress of Scouting in 19 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The Chronicle Home Page provides links to each.
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