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World Scout Day 2023: History, Significance and Facts About Lord Baden-Powell
WORLD SCOUT DAY 2023: Every year, on February 22, millions of people who have been a part of the Boy Scouts mark World Scout Day. It commemorates the birth anniversary of the founder of the Boy Scouts Movement, Lord Robert Baden-Powell. The day, celebrated by National Scout Organisations worldwide, is observed through activities such as fundraising, food drives, and other forms of community service.
Read about the history and significance of the day, as well as about the life of Lord Baden-Powell here.Scouting’s inception dates back to over a century ago, in 1907 in United Kingdom. The first Boy Scout camp was organised by Lord Baden-Powell back then with a ragtag group of 20 youngsters. The camp, followed by the founder’s book ‘Scouting for Boys,’ became an instant hit. Over the course of the next few years, the movement grew swiftly, taking on a global character.