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!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Arvind's Profile

Name: Arvind Danapalan (20)
Unit: Zonice Rovers , KL , Malaysia (Chairman of KL Rover Council)

Occupation:
Asst.Project Manager (Zonice Rovers Bhd.)
Hobbies: Collecting Stamps & Rovering

What are your aims for Project Orion?
Gain experience and share the experience to all scouts and non-scouts to be apart.

What do you think about the environment currently?

Environment need to be heal ASAP and we(youth/rovers) should do our responsibility by promoting greens to others. Lets save the earth !

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

Awareness campaign and community activities which relates on saving the earth.

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

Educate the grassroots to take part in saving the earth by consulting and sharing them the current and passed environment issues. By this method , I believe they are aware and are committed in helping us saving the earth.