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The WOSM European Agora 2025 is an event run “for Rovers, by Rovers” that uses the Scout Method to reach the educational objectives for the Rover age section. This event examines important and relevant issues for younger generations today.
This edition of the Agora will take Rovers on a trip through the past, present, and future, focusing on empowering, inspiring, and motivating each other as youth and as Rovers for their path ahead.
Aim/Objectives
Throughout the Agora 2025, participants will:
- Learn about different cultures and Rover Programmes in Europe while sharing experiences from their home country.
- Realise the impact they, as young people, can have on different aspects of society, whether in Scouting or their community, by giving examples of real experiences.
- Participate in activities regarding youth empowerment, encouraging their personal development.
Dates and Venue
The Agora 2025 will take place at Centro Gesuiti At Anton Luli, in beautiful surroundings just outside Tirana, Albania, from April 9 to April 13, 2025. Accommodation and meals will also be arranged at the venue. Participants will be accommodated in shared rooms with other participants.
Arrivals are expected on Wednesday, April 9, around late afternoon, and departures are expected on Sunday, April 13, around lunch. The closest airport to the venue is Tirana International Airport (TIA), which can also be reached by bus. Exact arrival and departure times will be shared with confirmed participants in the information letter, along with other travel information. Please only arrange your travel once we have confirmed your participation via email following the registration deadline.
Participants’ Profile
Scouting Ireland will be sending two participants to Agora 2025.
Applicants are required to:
- Be a registered member of Scouting Ireland
- Be aged between 18 – 24 years at the time of the event
- Be available to attend for the full event (April 9th to April 13th)
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current Rover Programme and Youth Empowerment initiatives in Scouting Ireland
- Commit to completing a project within the Programme Services Department, relating to either Rover Programme or Youth Empowerment.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted through the current open call.
Depending on the applications received, an interview panel may be convened.
The deadline to apply is the 27th of March.
