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Boy scouts fundraising, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), WW2
Boy scouts in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). They are collecting waste paper and old tins to help raise money for the War Fund, probably during the Second World War. Seen here outside the house of a white couple. Date: circa 1940s
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Activities Activity Ceylon Collecting Colonialism Finance Financial Fund Fundraising Lanka Lankan Money Raise Raising Recycling Tins Waste Scout Scouting Scouts
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of community and resilience during the tumultuous 1940s in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), as a group of Boy Scouts engage in a wartime fundraising effort. Dressed in their uniforms, the young scouts are seen collecting waste paper and old tins outside the house of a white couple, who graciously open their home to support the cause. The Second World War was a trying time for the island nation, and the Boy Scouts' recycling initiative was an innovative way to raise much-needed funds for the War Fund. The outdoor setting, with lush greenery in the background, underscores the connection between the natural beauty of Ceylon and the resourcefulness of its people. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the rich history of Boy Scouting in Asia and the collective efforts made to overcome adversity during wartime.
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