- Pionýr
Pionýr (- Czech, in English "Pioneer") is a Czech-based voluntary, independent and non-political movement of children, youth and adult people. It focuses on non-formal, educational activities and is organised during leisure time. Pionýr partially keeps an old tradition based on the
Pioneer Movement , which was an international children's organisation in Central and Eastern Europe and still exists in some Communist countries. The Czech Pionýr is now associated to theInternational Falcon Movement - Socialist Education International , the movement works towards social democracy education for children around the world.The term "Pionýr" expresses an idea of modern pioneering; the idea of searching and longing for learning. Pioneer is internationally understood as a man - discoverer of new ways, directions and a herald of progressive ideas. Pionýr aims to fully comply with the meaning of this term.
In 2007, the organization decided to change its logo to a new one, based on swallow emblem that already appeared in the logo used since 1990. It also includes the Czech
tricolour , and is arranged in a globe shape.Ideals of a Pionýr
*Truthful – "A Pionýr protects the truth and keeps their given word."
*Hardworking – "A Pionýr works hard and learns well."
*Friendly – "A Pionýr is a friend of all children."
*Helping – "A Pionýr is brave, comradely, and helpful to others."
*Fair – "A Pionýr is honest and just."
*Nature Friendly – "A Pionýr protects nature and all life on earth."
*Patriotic – "A Pionýr loves their country.“"External links
* [http://pionyr.cz/EN/ http://www.pionyr.cz] Official page of Pionýr (english version)
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