World Scout Education Congress

The World Scout Education Congress aims to shape the future of education in Scouting. The Congress, which happens every few years, gathers National Scout Organization leadership, educators, and partners to inspire the development of educational programmes and initiatives that meet the needs of future generations.

4th World Scout Education Congress

4th World Scout Education Congress

The 4th edition of the World Scout Congress, one of the most significant educational events for Scouting's leadership, saw close to 500 participants from 66 National Scout Organizations gather in Paris from 1 to 3 December 2023 to exchange their research, findings, and best practices and learn about new theories and trends in the field of education and youth development. The event took place at a pivotal moment, coinciding with the development of a new Strategy for Scouting for the next decade. 

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Two female Scouts smile at the World Scout Education Congress

Roadmap for Education in Scouting

A key outcome of the 4th World Scout Education Congress, the roadmap highlights ten ways for Scouting's educational offering to be more transformative, inclusive and innovative for millions of young people and volunteers worldwide. It also serves to provide ideas and direction for National Scout Organizations to enhance their educational programmes to offer more relevant, inclusive and engaging learning experiences for their members.

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