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Dear Sir/Madam,

The International Day of Peace is observed around the world every 21st of September. The United Nations
declared this day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence
and ceasefire, both within and among all nations. The World Scout Bureau, Asia-Pacific Region,
under the umbrella of Messengers of Peace Programme, has taken this initiative for six years to
encourage and inspire young people and leaders to make this day a commitment day for year-round
peace actions. In the previous years, numerous activities are held in celebration of this day where State
Association engaged thousands of young people in undertaking peace actions.

This year’s theme as announced by the United Nations is “Shaping Peace Together” celebrating the day
by spreading compassion, kindness, and hope in the face of the pandemic. This year has brought the
nations together, in combating common enemy the tireless virus that had threatened our health, security
and the very way of life. The COVID-19 has thrown our world turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what
happens in one part of the planet can impart people everywhere.

The United Nations assigned this year 2020 for listening and learning. In these difficult times of physical
distancing, the International Day of Peace will be dedicated to fostering dialogue, creating solidarity and
engaging in creativity.

Goal for International Peace Day 2020:

Although activities may vary from State to State, our aim for this day is to involve as many young
people as possible in peace actions/activities with the objective of creating massive awareness on
the roles they can play as global citizens leading to positive changes in their respective communities with
particular focus on uniting and sharing thoughts in healing and changing the planet for the better.
Scouting aims to “Create a better World”, and this year theme “Shaping Peace Together” will help us to
ponder on this tagline.

Please find attached herewith suggested activities to commemorate “International Day of
Peace 2020”. State Associations can adopt it based on their local needs and situations as per
prevailing COVID pandemic.

Special Messengers of Peace-International Day of Peace Badge and Certificate of Participation

Cubs/Bulbuls/Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers/Adult Leaders completing the International Day
of Peace Activities and uploading it in www.scout.org with report submitted to the Bharat
Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters at boyprogramme@bsgindia.org can receive Digital
Certificate.

Involvement of State Associations:

Please nominate a suitable coordinator either MoP State/Local Coordinator to coordinate the activities of
IDP-2020 and forward the contact details of assigned leaders to the Bharat Scouts and Guides, NHQ,
New Delhi by 20th August, 2020, so they can become part of our network.

Here are some of our suggested activities:

Share your Peace Activities One can also create more activities as per possibilities to create visibility of the organisation from home/online in action on Peace to create a better world.

You are requested to send brief report of the activities with action photographs to the National Headquarters at boyprogramme@gsgindia.org & pro@bsqindia.orq https://www.facebook.com/bsgnhq/ for uploading in our website and publication in magazine.

You are also requested to share your Peace activities through www.scout.org and other social media using the hashtags #PeaceDay and #bsgindia

Should you need any further assistance or support from our end, please do not hesitate to contact Shri Amar B. Chettri, Dy. Director (Boy Programme) in email boyprogramme@bsgindia.org

A report form is attached to ensure that all projects held in celebration of the International Peace Day are well documented.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(RAJ KUMAR KAUSHIK)

DIRECTOR