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Together for Peace 2010

Scouting4Peace Foundation would like to thank all participants of Together for Peace
2010 for a wonderful 6 days in Egypt.

On Saturday we officially began the camp with an opening ceremony
featuring speeches, music, and Egyptian dancing. Campers also
participated in workshops, where they learned about scouting crafts,
Egyptian art, and the Arabic language. The day closed with a
Christmas party and a visit from Santa Claus.

Members of the Russian contingent set up their tents

Russian, Libyan, and Australian flags flying

A visit from Santa

On Sunday, campers traveled to Alexandrian together to visit sites and
see the Mediterranean Ocean. First, we explored the Citadel of
Qaitbay overlooking the harbor of Alexandria. Next, we visited the
new Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built in 2002 to revive the spirit of
learning fostered by the ancient Library of Alexandria.

Scouts in front of the Citadel

On Monday, we visited the desert in the southern Egyptian province of Fayyoum. We hiked through Wadi al Hitan, or the Valley of the Whales, where we
saw the remains of prehistoric whales. Next, we visited the desert of
Wadi al Rayan. Through a partnership with Clean Up the World
Foundation, we helped clean the site, which is listed as a Protected
Area.

Libyan Scout Ali al Rayes in Wadi al Hitan

Wadi al Hitan

Clean Up the World and Scouting4Peace in Wadi al Rayan

Tuesday began with a visit to the famous Pyramids of Giza. Campers rode on camels and climbed into the pyramid of the pharaoh Menkaure. After the
pyramids, we visited the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which houses
one of the largest collections of ancient artifacts in the world. At
night, campers explored the Khan al Khalili Bazaar.

Together for Peace at the Pyramids

Scout Ahmed Salah and merchant at Khan al Khalili Bazaar

The camp officially closed on Wednesday. Campers began the day with parasailing in the Egyptian desert, and then shared their cultures
with one another at International Day. We ate traditional foods and
listened to music from each country, as well as swapped badges and
kerchiefs. The day closed with a campfire circle, where we sang
songs, played games, and said goodbye to one another.

Lebanese Scout Aline Aoun parasailing

Scouts on International Day

On the last day, campers visited the Suzeanne Mubarak Discovery Center and relaxed with the Egyptian Sea Scouts on the Nile.

Thank you again to all participants. We hope you had safe journeys home, and that you each took back more than just photos and souvenirs—friendships and
memories that will last a lifetime. Hope to see you in Egypt again
soon!

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Permalink Reply by Mahmoud Nofal on January 1, 2011 at 11:26pm

The scout peace team in Mansoura city enjoyed much with this wonderful camp .Thanks to leader Tareq Aziz who in not only peace leader but a complete peace academy

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Permalink Reply by andrew phillip champion on January 2, 2011 at 3:50am

Hi Sam, Sounds like you all had a great time. The photo's on FB are great ( lot's of them), congratulations to Tarek and all his team of supporters who no doubt, have spent many hundreds of hours on preparing and presenting the program and logistics. From Australia, your friend in Scouting, Andrew Champion

PS, When you get time to get back to day to day things, I have sent you and Tom an email about the sponsorship draft letter.

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Permalink Reply by andrew phillip champion on January 2, 2011 at 4:20am

Are there any videos of the 2010 peace camp that can be posted on the website?

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Permalink Reply by Jose Luis Hernandez on January 2, 2011 at 5:03am

.....what a beautiful experience¡¡¡¡¡

Thank you for share¡¡¡¡¡¡

Unfortunately I wasn`t there .....however I will be there.....

Your brother overseas

Josè Luis Hernàndez

Public Relations Senior Admin

Scouting4Peace

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Permalink Reply by Somefun on January 2, 2011 at 10:33am

This is a World Great EXPERIENCE.

I wish i was part of this, but there are many more Opportunities ahead.

B R A V O TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND THE ORGANIZERS.

It a great Job to make a world a better place.

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Permalink Reply by dias.savitri@gmail.com on January 2, 2011 at 12:33pm

The Peace Camp seems to have been just great. Hope to see the photos soon. Congratulation Tarik and the team. The participants would have taken back memories of friendship, peace and experiences of a great culture.

Savitri

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Permalink Reply by Ahmed Hamdy Khallaf on January 2, 2011 at 5:28pm

The week was really AWESOME, Wish You the best of luck in the next events :)

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Permalink Reply by John Payne on January 3, 2011 at 2:37am

I took a few days near New years to do some heavy maintenance on my computer. It is just about back in working order now, almost. But I would like to say that I know this IS Tareks Dream, that this happened, and that I wish I could have been there or maybe someday. Congradulations to you Sir, and to all the participants who came. A strong Handshake of Friendship and peace to ALL.