Palestinian Scout Association
The Palestinian Scout Association (Arabic: جمعية الكشافة والمرشدات الفلسطينية, Jim'yat-e Al-kashafat Walmirshidat Al-falastinit) is the organization responsible for the Scout movement in Palestine.
| Palestinian Scout Association | |||
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جمعية الكشافة والمرشدات الفلسطينية | |||
| Country | State of Palestine | ||
| Founded | January 4, 1912 | ||
| Membership | 87,836 | ||
| Affiliation | World Organization of the Scout Movement, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | ||
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| Website http://scout.ps | |||
The Palestinian Scout Association serves youth throughout the State of Palestine. The headquarters are in Ramallah in the West Bank, and the International Commissioner is Dr. Fayeq H. Tahboub.
On 27 February 2016, the Palestinian Scout Association gained back the initial full voting rights in World Organization of the Scout Movement. In 2017, it became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
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