16 June
Myanmar Scout Association briefed about activities of the association and honoured scouts for philanthropic work in collaboration with the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry at UMFCCI in Yangon yesterday.
At the event, Chairman of Union Peace Commission and Patron of Myanmar Scout Association, Dr. Tin Myo Win, said that Myanmar Scout Association had ran local peace coordinators training in collaboration with Asia Pacific Scout Region, and that Myanmar hosted Dialogue For Peace facilitator Training which Myanmar scout representative and scout representatives from 13 countries of Asia Pacific Scout Region attended. This event reflects the effort of International and Myanmar youth for peace. The scouts were honoured for their achievement in building mutual respect, understanding and trust with international youth through this training.
He also urged business people, who are supporting the development of the country, to support scouting which will benefit the country.
Then, Yangon Region Minister for Planning and Finance, Scout Master U Myint Thaung delivered key note speech. Myanmar Scout Association Chief Commissioner and Myanmar boy scout chief Dr. Tin Nyo explained scouting ,and youth coordinator Maung Phyo Thura Win, Rover Scout Leader Ma Myat Su Mon and International Coordinator Mg Kaung Myat Htoo detailed the their humanitarian and philanthropist work.
Then, Patron of Myanmar Scout association Dr. Tin Myo Win, Yangon Region Minister for Planning and Finance Scout Master U Myint Thaung, Chairman of UMFCCI, U Zaw Min Win presented prizes to 10 scouts form universities, who stood out in philanthropic work.
Chairman of UMFCCI gave congratulatory speech.
Recapping past work and planning for the future was held as second part of the Event. Myanmar Men Deputy Chief Scout, U Thar Sein, International communication Officer, U Mg Mg Win, Chief Organizer U Aye Kyaing, Youth scout Chief U Myint Swe led the discussion. Then, Scout Chief Commissioner Dr. Tin Nyo led discussion regarding work of Myanmar Scout association. General round of discussion by Scout masters and scouts followed. Ceremony was concluded with action song, “Diplomats of Peace” by Scout composer Hinthada Myint Ngwe. — MNA (Translated by Alphonsus)
