Scouting and Guiding in Madagascar

Scouting and Guiding associations in Madagascar

The Scout and Guide movement in Madagascar is served by^[1]

Skotisma Zazavavy eto Madagasikara, member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, which includes three Members organizations :
- Fanilon'i Madagasikara (Catholic, girls only)
- Kiadin'i Madagasikara (interreligious, coeducational)
- Mpanazava eto Madagasikara (Protestant, girls only)
Firaisan'ny Skotisma eto Madagasikara, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, and which includes three National Scout Associations:
- Antilin'i Madagasikara (Catholic, boys only)
- Kiadin'i Madagasikara (interreligious, coeducational)
- Tily eto Madagasikara (Protestant, boys only)

History

A first scout patrol has appeared in Madagascar on April 9, 1922, initiated by Reverend Jhon Fuller RADLEY.^[2] One Year later, on 1923, the Catholic scouts are established, led by Pierre Du Mas de Paysac^[3] followed by the protestant in 1924, led by Jean Beigbeder.^[4]

References

^ Madagasikara, Tily eto (1997-05-26). "Firaisan'ny Skotisma eto Madagasikara (FSM)". Tily eto Madagasikara (in Malagasy). Retrieved 2023-08-25.
^ "History of the first ever Scout Patrol in Madagascar | World Scouting". sdgs.scout.org. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
^ Raymond, Delval (1884–1948). "Du Mas de Paysac, Pierre". Dictionary of African Christian Biography (in French). Retrieved 2023-08-25.
^ "Journal officiel de Madagascar et dépendances". Gallica (in French). 1925-01-03. Retrieved 2023-08-25.