by Chooi Yew Tzen
A revisit at youth development, social impact management, and reputation management will be the top priorities of the ASEAN Scouts Association for Regional Cooperation (ASARC).
ASARC Chairperson Antong Shahrudin said: “We seek the cooperation of our members to aggressively revamp their respective programmes and activities, centred on the interest of youths, as a measure to counter the potential of membership decline. We need to unlock the potential for membership growth, which we reckon, could grow much higher.”
This revamp calls for the permanent inclusion of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as part of Scouting programme and activities in lieu of the current norm of treating SDG separately. “Including SDG into our Scouting programme will deliver three key results,” he said during a morning visit by 26th APR Scout Conference delegates to Rizal Park.“ His deeds echoed through time and I believe the revamp of our Scouting programmes will similarly echo true, with lasting impact,” he said, adding this intention had received full consensus from all ASARC members at the Conference. ASARC currently has a membership of ten National Scout Organisations (NSOs).
He offered three reasons: firstly, such an inclusion will attract youths, as such social issues, as highlighted in the SDG, clearly identify with youths. “In terms of youth development, it makes sense to include SDG elements in our Scouting programme and activities, for it is aligned with the World Triennial Plan 2017 – 2020.” He shared earlier this year at the 2018 United Nations Youth Forum, delegates agreed today’s young people are more connected, dynamic and engaged than ever and that not a single SDG goal will be met without them.
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The second reason is that Scouting programmes and activities centred on addressing issues like countering poverty and hunger, reducing inequalities, encouraging innovation, countering gender inequalities, and more are highly visible and offer valuable social impact. “Scouts with such awareness will be our social and environmental champions, finding solutions to reverse the damage done on our planet.”
The last reason is that such inclusion will increase and enhance the reputation of Scouting. “We need to equally communicate our values and results. Reputation management is a key driver to help membership growth.”
Last Sunday at 5th ASARC Conference held at Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) National Office saw outgoing Chairperson Wendel E. Avisado, BSP National President, handing ASARC chairmanship to Antong Shahrudin, Singapore Scouts Association Chief Commissioner.