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]
