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Hi, I’m
José Pamplona
Candidate for the European Scout Committee
Candidate for the European Scout Committee 2025 - 2028
Hi! My name is José, Candidate for the European Scout Committee
What I Bring
Building Bridges
As a region, we are stronger when we work with each other, not just next to each other. In a time of division, we need to build more bridges, between generations, cultures, and organisations.
Grow with Programme
I believe a strong, evolving youth programme is the heart of our Movement. From empowering young people with life skills to ensuring our methods stay relevant, I work to ensure we grow with the programme, not just through it.
Bringing the New Strategy to Life
Ensuring it’s not just a document, but a living tool that inspires action — by connecting it to the everyday work of volunteers, supporting Member Organizations, and ensuring young people feel its impact.
Endorsements
"I have known José for almost 10 years and I have had the enormous pleasure of witnessing his development since then.
I am confident he will embrace with a high level of determination and passion the challenge of fostering a continuously higher degree of involvement of the European Committee in the life of all NSOs, bringing to light the best that each one of them has to offer to each other.
Jose is very open in every discussion and he does not rest until an agreement has been reached and it has been ensured no one has been left out and all voices have been heard.
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"Since 2016, I’ve had the pleasure of working with José on the national board, across different teams and projects.
In 2020, when I took on the role of Chief Scout, becoming the first woman to do so — José was an essential part of that journey, thoughtful, dedicated, and always ready to act.
José is ready to make a meaningful difference. I proudly endorse his candidacy and trust that his voice will be a powerful asset to our Region and its future."
"A unifier and mediator of different perspectives, José has always been an example of diplomacy, committed to ensuring that everyone feels represented and finds their potential to contribute, creating value in the shared spaces they occupy.
I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on different projects with José, and it has been a joy to follow his journey, both within the Portuguese Scout Association and WOSM."
"José is more than just a representative; he is a true partner in our efforts to engage young people in Portugal and to advocate for stronger and better youth policies in our country. Given what José has achieved in Portugal through his work with the National Youth Council, I am confident he will be equally successful beyond our borders."
"Over the past years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Pamplona in the organisation of the World Scout Moot 2025, where he serves as Head of Communications and a member of the Steering Committee. His ability to connect with different partners and audiences, and his commitment to promoting our shared project at the international level, have been valuable assets to our work."
Local Family
"With José, I learned to have more confidence in myself, to be a more responsible person, that it’s okay to make mistakes, but above all, I learned that the most important thing is to be happy and never give up on our dreams."
"His ability to build those bridges later allowed us to see him serve Scouting in various roles at the national level, as well as through his international involvement, always bringing the vision and experience of the 107 Local Unit with him."
"It was thanks to José that I became aware of the importance of the work our leaders did and the impact it had on our lives as young people.
He inspired me, to become a leader as well, so I could give back everything that was given to me."
"As a Rover, I was constantly learning from José about the importance of Scouting in the community, teamwork, leadership grounded in the right values, the good spirit he brought to any situation, and how to face challenges and find solutions."
