FELLOWSHIP DAY MESSAGE 2026
Theme: “A Gesture of Friendship”
Dear Friends and Fellow Scouts and Guides,
On the occasion of International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF) Fellowship Day, celebrated on October 25, the Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGF-Gh) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all members of the Fellowship across Ghana and the global ISGF family.
Fellowship Day offers us an opportunity to reflect on the enduring values of friendship, service, unity and mutual understanding that bind us together as members of the worldwide Scout and Guide movement. It reminds us that the spirit of Scouting and Guiding does not end when active service comes to a close, but continues through our commitment to making a positive difference in our communities and the lives of others.
The theme for this year’s celebration, “A Gesture of Friendship,” calls on each of us to demonstrate friendship through meaningful actions. A simple act of kindness, a helping hand, a word of encouragement, the sharing of experiences or the preservation of traditions can strengthen relationships and build bridges across generations, cultures and communities.
As a Fellowship, let us use this special day to renew our commitment to the ideals of Scouting and Guiding by reaching out to one another, supporting those in need and creating opportunities for members to connect, share experiences and serve their communities. Let us also remember our fellow Scouts and Guides around the world who, for various reasons, may be unable to celebrate this day or fully experience the warmth of our Fellowship.
We encourage all members of SGF-Gh across the country to celebrate the day by sharing gestures of friendship that reflect our Ghanaian values of hospitality, solidarity and community spirit. Through photographs, personal stories and acts of kindness, let us show what friendship means to us and inspire others to embrace the values that unite us.
As we celebrate, may we continue to uphold the principles of our movement, strengthen the bonds of Fellowship and remain committed to the example of our Founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who encouraged us to leave the world a little better than we found it.
May the spirit of friendship, peace and service continue to guide our actions and strengthen our Fellowship in Ghana and beyond.
Happy ISGF Fellowship Day 2026!
Yours in Fellowship, IBetway. Andrew Botchwey, President, Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGF-Gh).