Associação dos Escoteiros de Portugal

Associação dos Escoteiros de Portugal
Scout Association of Portugal
HeadquartersLisbon
CountryPortugal
Founded1913

The Associação dos Escoteiros de Portugal (AEP, Scout Association of Portugal) is a national youth organization dedicated to education and the development of civic character through the principles of Scouting. Founded in 1913, it was the first Scouting organization established in Portugal and was among the founding members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).

Unlike many other Scouting organizations in Portugal, the AEP is non-denominational and not affiliated with any religious institution. Since 1979, the association has been coeducational, welcoming both boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 21.

The AEP is also a member of the Comunidade do Escutismo Lusófono (Community of Lusophone Scouting).

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