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!

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Zonice Rovers

Project Orion Affiliated Partner


Zonice Rovers (ZR) are essentially, a gathering of a very passionate and driven 'Scouts' with the love for outdoor adventures cultivated from the old days of learned scouting activities. Zonice Rovers is a registered Rover Crew with the Scouts Association of Malaysia (Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia/PPM.

They aim to:
  • Provide a training centre to facilitate youth development and social integration;
  • Unite fellow scouts and friends regardless of race, age and gender;
  • Share their knowledge and resources for the benefit of their youths and society;
  • Work together so that everyone can progress;
  • Develop further their scouting passions into a substantial profession, and
  • Enjoy the rewards and achievements together.