Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles
is the 2nd Scouts of the World Award (SWA) Voluntary Service Project of the SWA Singapore Base.

Led by 9 Rover Scouts from Singapore and Malaysia, the project is set upon

the beautiful wetlands and beaches of Setiu, Terengganu.

Lasting 16 days from 20th June to 5th July, the team will not only be contributing to the

conservation of sea turtles, but will also be involved in mangrove replanting,
repair work for the villagers and WWF info centre, English and conservation awareness education,
assistance in the local women's cottage industry amongst many others.

"Leave the place a little better than you first found it." - Lord Baden Powell
UPDATE: The blog will be updated from time to time with more turtle new issues. However, Project Orion blog will be replaced by the next project when it starts with the new team. So, DO STAY TUNED!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Nicholas's Profile


Name: Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi (25)

Unit: Cuon Scout Group

Occupation: Student @SIM

Hobbies: Kayaking, swimming, and reading


What inspires you?

To help others give me a sense of fulfillment and meaning in life, and Scouting has taught me the true value of service. Which is why I am very passionate about Scouting, and therefore I will always prepare myself, ready to serve and to lead.


What are your aims for Project Orion?

To redefine the programme and activities that Scouting has traditionally portrayed, so as to show Scouts and non-Scouts that Scouting is about values, and to raise the bar of the quality of our programmes. I believe in Leadership through Excellence.


What service do you have to offer to save the environment?

Education. I strongly believe that the key to resolving environmental issues lies in the mindset and attitude of the general population.


What do you think should be done to the environment losses?

Educating the population should be the foremost priority. Raising the environmental awareness among the general population will create a snowball effect. When more people are environmentally aware, they will act and this will create a multiplier effect. We may not be able to reverse some of the worst devastation to our environment; we can salvage it by preventing future generations from repeating it.

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