Tanzania Scouts Association
The Tanzania Scouts Association (TSA) is the national Scouting organization of Tanzania. Scouting in Tanzania was founded in 1917, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in 1963. The coeducational association has 538,933.members as of 2010. History Scouting in present Tanzania started in Zanzibar in 1912 and in mainland Tanganyika in 1917. The TSA became a member of WOSM in 1963. Main aim of Tanzanian Scout association is to promote self-reliance among the young generations. In 1984, Tanzania hosted the 6th Africa Region Scout Conference. Tanzanian president is the guardian of all scout organisations in the country. https://www.tanzaniascouts.or.tz/ Program Besides the traditional Scouting program, TSA is deeply involved in community development and has special programs for the prevention of AIDS. The aim of Scouting in Tanzania is to develop the spirit of Ujamaa and self-reliance. Ujamaa is the concept of family ties within the social order. The program emphasizes learning by doing, community development, and nature conservation, particularly in rural areas. Tanznaian president is the guardian of all scout organisations in the coutry. The badge system is entirely adapted to the interests and needs of Tanzanian Scouts. The highest award is the President's Scout.