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Scouters make 800 face masks for local nurses

reusable masks Every day nurses and doctors go to work in the knowledge that they are at the forefront of the Covid-19 pandemic. Their only physical protection are quality masks, protective […]

Interns gain confidence and find purpose by helping others

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary end to extramural activities, the Western Cape Scouting-in-Schools (SiS) interns are assisting school staff with the implementation of health and safety precautions. The SiS initiative is […]

I’ve been given a platform to help those in need

All Scouting-in-School (SiS) intern Krista Hendrickse wanted for her 23rd birthday was the chance to hand out much needed PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) to the learners she serves at the Bloekombos Primary School in Kraaifontein. […]

Youth prepare over 2992 meals for local community

Ethan Stopforth 15 year old Ethan Stopforth is a Patrol Leader with 1st Blaauwberg Scouts in the Western Cape. He recently stepped up and encouraged his Scout Group to participate in a 5 week community feeding project. […]

UFS Rovers #HelpAStudent

When the Covid-19 lockdown came into effect many students at the University of the Free State found themselves in distress as they didn’t have the means to return home or to buy […]

Bringing some hope and warmth to Khayelitsha

The global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent national lockdowns have enhanced the plight of families living in poverty. With another cold winter edging closer, the 6th Rondebosch Rover Crew organised a mass donation drive […]

“People are hungry and we needed to help”

Over 200 families in rural communities in Mpumalanga have received humanitarian aid in the form of food parcels through a partnership initiative with the DPSG Fulda Scouting Province, former SSA […]

Solidarity, Restoration and Service

How three organisations and some everyday volunteers came together to make a difference in a country locked down due to the Coronavirus. The Solidarity Fund was set up in response to the […]

“Humbled to be able to serve in this time of need”

During the COVID-19 lockdown, SCOUTS South Africa’s adult volunteers nationwide are providing essential care services and social relief of distress to older persons, mentally ill, persons with disabilities, the sick and single parents […]

Rovers provide essential service to the elderly

Rovers throughout the Gauteng Region have taken their duty to be of service to new heights as they perform an essential service during this period of lockdown to the sick […]

Scouts gives me a reason to wake up and be a role model

22 year old Scouting in Schools Intern Ongeza Vuka lives in Langa, a township in Cape Town. On the 18th of May 2019 Ongeza stood in front of an audience at […]

We saw the sun rise from Lions Head

It was a sunny morning and the Gilray campsite in the Western Cape was a hive of activity. The Western Cape Scouting in Schools (SIS) programme was running a camp […]