On 20 August in Cairo, representatives from the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association (ZHP) and partners of the 26th World Scout Jamboree met with the leadership of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) to discuss the progress of preparations.
Andy Chapman, Chairperson of the World Scout Committee, and Ahmad Alhendawi, WOSM Secretary General, received an update from Martyna Kowacka, ZHP Chief Commissioner, and Karol Gzyl, Executive Director of the Jamboree Organising Committee. The update focused on developments since the last meeting in this format, held in Seoul in August 2023, on the sidelines of the 25th World Scout Jamboree.
Representatives from national, regional, and local governments reiterated their commitment to supporting ZHP as the host of the 26th World Scout Jamboree, highlighting that the draft of the WOSM World Event Strategy has been positively received by the Polish team.
Both parties emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation in ensuring that the 26th World Scout Jamboree is not only a successful event but also a model of sustainability and inclusivity. Discussions highlighted the shared commitment to creating an environment where Scouts from all backgrounds can thrive, with a focus on implementing eco-friendly practices and joint solidarity efforts to enable participation of young people from all Member Organisations of WOSM.
Beata Rutkiewicz, Governor of the Region; Patryk Gabriel, Member of the Polish Parliament; Michał Braun, Director of the National Institute of Freedom, and Agnieszka Zabłocka, representative to the Marshal of Pomorskie Region have joined the 43rd World Scout Conference.
The City of Gdańsk is well represented as well. Participants include Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, the Mayor of Gdańsk; Piotr Kryszewski, Managing Director for Green Gdańsk; and Łukasz Kłos, Jamboree Coordinator.
