Program
Scouts have gained the respect of the citizens for their untiring work during floods, where they have collected and distributed food and clothing. They have evacuated trapped people to safety, and run first aid stations in refugee camps. They have been active in helping rebuild destroyed villages.
Scout program emphasis is on community service and conservation.
There is a program for handicapped Scouts supported by former Scouts in the Baden-Powell Guild.
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