Scouting and Guiding in the Republic of the Congo
Scouting was founded in French Equatorial Africa in 1941, but was banned during the long Marxist period. Guiding was introduced to the Republic of the Congo in 1927, and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1957, and again in 1996 after the renewal of the organization. The "Eclaireurs Neutres du Congo" were founded by the Eclaireurs Neutres de France, a French non-aligned Scouting organization, in 2004. The Scout Motto is "Sois Prêt" (Be Prepared) or "Toujours Prêt" (Always Prepared) in French, depending on the organization.
History
The Scout and Guide movement in the Republic of the Congo is served by at least thirteen associations.