The XI Interamerican Scout Summit is a key strategic space where we will chart the course towards the new Regional Plan. Our starting point will be the new Strategy for Scouting for the next ten years, the World Triennial Plan 2024-2027, and the current needs of the National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in the Interamerican Region to define the strategic objectives that will guide the future of the Scout Movement.
It will take place from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at the Recinto Quirama Hotel and Convention Center, located 30 minutes from the José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, which serves the city of Medellín, in the Quirama Vereda of the municipality of El Carmen de Viboral, Colombia.
We look forward to seeing you at the 11th Interamerican Scout Summit, Colombia 2024!
Programme
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Working Documents
As part of the development of the Regional Plan 2025-2028, we have conducted a thorough assessment over the past few months to identify the key priorities and needs of our region.
Thanks to your valuable contributions and feedback, we have prepared the Regional Diagnostic Report, which we are sharing alongside the key documents of the Strategy for Scouting.
To enrich the analysis and discussions during the summit sessions and maximize the outcomes, we strongly encourage you to review and download the following documents:
- Draft - Objectives of the World Triennial Plan
- Regional Diagnostic Report
- Strategy for Scouting
- Strategy for Scouting (visual overview)
We deeply appreciate your commitment and active participation in this collective process, which will allow us to shape the future of the Interamerica Region for the next three years.
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Registration Process
Participants and accompanying persons must complete the Registration Form on line.
The registration period will close on 1 November 2024.
As requirements for registration, participants must attach the following documents when completing the form:
- Safe from Harm Course Certificate: As usual, participants are required to present the certificate of the Safe from Harm course. An update has been made to the online courses, so we invite you to learn about it and take the course that we will use from now on as a requirement for participation: SfH1: Fundamental Learnings of Safe from Harm.
- Certification of your NSO: Letter from the NSO certifying that they have been designated to participate in the Summit and that they meet the requirements outlined in circular 1.
More information about the registration process is available in the Circular 1 and Circular 3.
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Safe from Harm
We want to make sure that the XI Interamerican Summit to be a safe and positive experience for everyone involved. It is everyone's responsibility to act in accordance with our principles, the Safe from Harm World Policy and the Event’s Code of Conduct.
The first step to ensuring that this is a safe space is to be aware of potential risks and know how to prevent and avoid them, as well as how to react if unfortunately any unwanted situations occur.
For that reason, all participants, volunteers, staff and hosts must take the Safe from Harm course and provide the certificate as part of the registration process for the event. You can take the course at this link: SfH 1: Safe from Harm Essential Learnings.
Listening Ears Station (LE)
At the event you will find a quiet and safe space dedicated to Listening Ears, where a team of volunteers will be available to join during Summit hours for anyone who needs a conversation or to debrief a situation.
The role of the LE people is to guide and support anyone in need whether a participant faces a risk of harm or experiences discomfort at the event. The Listening Ears station provides a welcoming, safe, non-threatening and non-judgemental environment for participants to proactively seek help on behalf of themselves or others. In addition to this, as a first point of contact, they support all event participants, regardless of age or professional role, with issues of mental and emotional wellbeing.
Reporting safety concerns during the event
If you experience or witness a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared or threatened during the event or you witness someone doing so, it is your duty to report it.
There are three ways you can raise concerns regarding potential Safe From Harm situations:
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Experience the Magic of Colombia
Discover a country that captivates the senses and transforms the spirit. From cultural richness to natural landscapes, every moment in Colombia will allow you to experience a deep and meaningful immersion.
Discover the rich diversity of Medellín and its surroundings. From the colorful streets of Comuna 3 and urban gardens to the spirituality of the Karmata Rúa indigenous reservation in Jardín, Antioquia. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and venture into the beautiful rivers and waterfalls of the region. Each destination offers you a unique experience full of history and traditions!
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Important Links
- 📎 Circular 1
- 📎 Circular 2
- 📎 Circular 3
- 📎 Registration Form
- 📎 2024-2027 World Triennial Plan
- 📎 New Strategy for Scouting
- 📎 Overview of the Strategy for Scouting
- 📎 Informational guide for participants
- 📎 Informational guide for participants - Caribbean
