US Scouting group donates to Liberia

The Naragansett Boy Scout Council based in the United States of America has donated scouting materials valued at US$15,000 to the Liberia Scout Association. A member of the Liberia Scout Association, John Wright, who is currently residing in the United States, made the presentation recently in Monrovia. Mr. Wright is visiting the country presently. He said the Council has deemed it necessary to assist the scouting movement in Liberia to help revitalize its activities following the civil conflict. Mr. Wright said the donation includes uniforms, Boy Scout Handbooks, badges and other materials for the movement.