The concept of organizing the Parajamboree is rooted in the values of the Scouting movement, which are derived from its principles, foundations, and unique approach. Perhaps this pulse is most evident when caring for children with disabilities and fully integrating them into the adventurous embrace of Scouting life. At that point, all the noble ideals of the distinguished Scouting project are realized.
The Kingdom of Morocco, along with the National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, under the continuous guidance of its president, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, was one of the first in the Arab and international world to make the spirit of the Scout movement manifest and interact by organizing an inclusive Scout Camp characterized by dynamic, comprehensive, and open programs towards a better future.
This is the culmination of the experience of competent Scout leaders and a respectable reserve of experiences and ideas, with high organizational and mentoring capabilities. This unique event in the world, which the National Federation of Moroccan Scouting was honored to host its first and current editions, was supported by the World Scout Organization, the Arab Scout Region. It is a moment to enhance the level of radiation of the image of the Kingdom of Morocco in the field of integrating persons with disabilities, as well as promoting the spirit and identity of the rooted Moroccan culture in history, which was practically embodied in the program of the event that includes several programs, activities, workshops related to the fields of Scouting, education on volunteering and citizenship values, Olympic sports, life skills, culture, arts, heritage, in addition to a scientific debate, tourist visits, discussion and exchange workshops, and presentation of success and excellence experiences.
Within this framework and under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, presided by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, in collaboration with the Arab Scout Region and in partnership with the Ministry of Solidarity, Family, and Social Integration and the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, organized “The Arab Scout Inclusive PARA JAMBOREE for youth between the ages of 15 and 18, with mild disabilities, under the theme : “A fair and innovative Inclusive Scouting “ took place from April 29th to May 5th, 2023, at the National Scout Center in Maamora, in the Kingdom of Morocco.
General objective:
- Enhancing and qualifying the Capacity and competencies of participants with and without disabilities and integrating them into society through the Scout movement.
- Contributing to the growth of the scouting movement, strengthening its role and leading position in society
- Exchanging experiences and expertise at the Arab and international level and disseminating successful stories.
- Program Topics: The event will cover the following themes and topics:
- A scientific debate on global developments in the fields of disability and community inclusion for the benefit of Scout leaders accompanying the delegations, with participation from specialized experts. The Moroccan experience model has been presented, and each country has shared a working paper on the inclusion of people with disabilities into the Scout movement.
- A program for public service, community development, and social responsibility in cooperation with external specialized institutions.
- A Para-Olympic Sports Day.
- A social program, including discovery visits and adventure. • A field visit to organizations and bodies working in the field of people with disabilities, with joint activities organized.
- A Cultural Event featuring national costumes from participating countries. • “Express Yourself” session, where each country selects a participant with a disability and another without a disability from among the participants to share their experience within the scouting movement and its impact on them.
