National Capital Area Messengers of Peace

02/24/2025

So incredibly proud of Jason's accomplishments, and the impact that he's had within his community and Scouting overall. We're hoping to recognize Jason's achievement at NCAC's next Court of Honor in June, when we'll recognize other Messengers of Peace awardees as well.

Scouting America’s International Commissioner, Lou Paulson, would like to announce that Jason C Woodman (Troop 1094, National Capital Area Council) was chosen to receive the 2024 Messengers of Peace Distinguished Project Award. 🕊⚜

Jason was selected for the award for his work on constructing new and improving current ecosystems in Poolesville, Maryland. The project exemplifies the spirit of the Messengers of Peace initiative, bringing together 100 volunteers to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Read more about the award and Jason's project at: https://www.scouting.org/international/messengers-of-peace/distinguished-projects/

07/10/2024

Congrats to Kiernan & Tariq!

The World Organization of Scouting Movement’s (WOSM) Messenger of Peace Program (MoP) was initiated within BSA in 2012 and revamped in 2023. The Messengers of Peace program encourages Scouts worldwide to contribute positively to their communities and to make the world a better place. This unique s

06/15/2024

Eid ul-Adha begins 6/15 at sunset this evening and will be celebrated on 6/16.

Eid ul-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is an important Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael), not Ishaq (Isaac) as the Bible says, as an act of obedience to God. However, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. This festival marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Eid ul-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Celebrations typically include special prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of an animal such as a sheep, goat, or cow. The meat from the sacrifice is distributed among family, friends, and the needy. It is a time for charity, community gatherings, and reflection on faith and sacrifice.

Eid ul-Adha Mubarak from NAMAS Troop 400, Doha, Qatar, Trans-Atlantic Council.

10/26/2023

In 2023 BSA's International Committee revamped the Messengers of Peace Program (MOP), in alignment with World Organization of the Scout Movement - WOSM. MOP aims to promote a culture of peace and dialogue for mutual understanding, promote service initiatives led by Scouts, support the development of young people affected by conflict situations, provide further connection to the UN’s SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and connect Scouts around the world in a global network of 20 million Messengers of Peace.

WOSM has defined Three Dimensions within which we can build a culture of peace and create positive change in our world today:

• Personal – it starts with a personal commitment. When Scouts understand their role as individuals, and the impact of their ndividual actions to develop a Culture of Peace in their community; then Scouts will seek to develop skills, to acquire useful knowledge, and to become role models for others.

• Community Based – it starts in your local community. Scouts assume an active role and engage in identifying community issues, taking the first step to present ideas and solutions to improve the situation in the local environment.

• Collective Result – it happens when people collaborate. Scouts promote a global sense of friendship, international cooperation and understanding, to foster the discovery of new perspectives, exchange of ideas to address local community issues, and to invite others to work together unifying resources to pursue

We encourage all Units to actively promote MOP projects at the various levels offered by the program, both for individuals as well as collectively for the Unit. For further information see:

What is Messengers of Peace? Welcome to the Messengers of Peace program in BSA. World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) created Messengers of Peace in 2011, to encourage Scouts around the world to step up and do what they can to make the world a little better. The MoP program falls under WOS...

09/21/2023

Kenneth “Ken” Gerald Feng, 74, peacefully passed away on September 5, 2023, in Reston, Virginia from a brain hemorrhage. Ken was born on November 22, 1948, in Tianjin, China. His family immigrated to the United States in 1959 and settled in Los Angeles, California. Ken started his career as a Po...

07/27/2022

02/25/2022

Prayers for our Scout friends in the Ukraine. wishing you well.

12/05/2021

📣 SAVE THE DATE! 📣 Join World Scouting for the Messengers of Peace (MoP) Hero Awards on 6 December 2021, where we'll announce, recognise & celebrate the 2021 Messengers of Peace Heroes!

Will you join us there? 💜 We can't wait to share about this year's inspiring Heroes and to celebrate ten years of Messengers of Peace.

Join us:
🗓 Monday, 6 December
🕘 8:00 NYC / 13:00 London / 16:00 PM Nairobi / 21:00 PM Kuala Lumpur
📍 Right here on our page! (World Organization of the Scout Movement - WOSM)

Tag a friend you want to watch the MoP Awards with! 📺

07/20/2021

Muslim Scouts and Scouters are celebrating Eid al-Adha today, a commemoration of an event from Ibrahim's (Abraham's) life important to all the Abrahamic religions.

05/13/2021

World Scouting has opened the call for nominations for the Messengers of Peace Hero Award to recognise the outstanding achievements of Scouts and volunteers who are promoting peace and contributing im