Guidelines on Scouting for People with Disabilities is an extension of the resources WOSM has published in past to support this area, 'We Can' (1989) & 'Scouting with the Disabled' (2000). Whether it is regular Scouting activities or a large Scout event, like a Jamboree, people with disabilities can be easily included, with some targeted modifications and adaptations to the programme. The document includes guiding principles and practical hints and strategies to support Scouting for people with disabilities.

20 page downloadable document (643 kB)

World Scout Bureau, June 2008

In Lithuania, young people with disabilities, from families with very low incomes, had the opportunity to experience Scouting during the Lithuanian Scout Jamboree, thanks to funding received from the World Bank. The Jamboree took place in the summer of 2003. The 20 young people with disabilities were fully integrated into the camp, supported by able-bodied Scouts. Scouting in Lithuania hopes to extend its work with young people with disabilities in the future. A programme has been developed and funding is now being sought. (August 2004)

Extending Scouting to working children, children living and working on the streets and children from ethnic minority communities has been successfully achieved by some NSOs. The Guidelines on Scouting for Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances (CEDC), enriched from these experiences in NSOs, provides practical advice and support on recruiting young people, developing resilience in these young people and the special focus needed on child protection.

16 Page downloadable document (573 kB)

World Scout Bureau, June 2008

Over 4 years, 800 young people from the Roma community have joined Scouting in Slovakia. The Roma community, often referred to a 'gypsies' is seen as a problem in most Eastern European countries, due in part to their nomadic nature and their 'exotic' culture. The community is EuropeÕs most marginalised and vulnerable minority. Roma Scouting however is fully integrated into Slovensky Scouting but it also retains aspects that meet the particular needs of the Roma community. Read more about the story in this Promising Practice. (August 2004)