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Scouting in the Czech Republic was banned three times under the country’s authoritarian regimes, and many of its leaders sacked from their jobs or even thrown in jail, but 30 years after the collapse of Communism, young Czechs are queuing up to...
Robert is a serial offender. Jailed in the sprawling Murchison Bay Prison in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, he faces two more years behind bars. But a year ago he joined the Scouts, and now he’s a Patrol Leader in his block. It’s changed his life....
Dženis Skopljak is the Scout who raised money to get his unit of 21 new uniforms, scarves and unit badges through the Scout Donation Platform, and still had enough left over to help two other projects. Do you remember the first time you wore your...
Latest data from the UK Scout Association shows the number of Scouts in the country rose for the 13th year in a row - the longest period of sustained expansion since the 1930s – with Scouting attracting more adult volunteers than ever before. The...
With the Rover Centenary in full swing we spoke to NRAC Chairperson Ubayd Ali Bapoo. Ubayd is also a Crew member of the Constantiaberg Rover Crew in Cape Town. Ubayd is a fan of technology, innovation, programming, coffee, entrepreneurship and “of...
The idea of freedom is at the heart of Scouting in Latvia, a Baltic nation bordering Russia that was for decades under the control of the Soviet Union. Scouting was first established in the country in 1917, and – despite the political situation -...
MANILA, Philippines – Thirty regional leaders meet in the Philippine capital Manila for a 3-day meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee (APRSC) on 28 to 30 April 2018. The Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee, the region’s policy-making...
The UK Scout Association held a ceremony at Windsor Castle over the weekend to present more than 300 young people with the Queen’s Scout Award, the organisation’s highest honour. Princess Beatrice of York, representing the Queen, and UK Chief Scout...
Kuala Lumpur, 24 April: The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) welcomes the independent progress study on Youth, Peace and Security, and the first open debate on the topic held by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday. Every week...
Scouts in Thailand are taking a lead role in the conservation of the historic city of Sukhothai, a masterpiece of Siamese architecture, which has been a World Heritage site since 1991. A total of 27 Scouts in two groups were involved in a pilot...
The Asia-Pacific Support Centre of the World Organization of the Scout Movement is pleased to announce the open call for nomination for the 7th Asia-Pacific Regional Award for Outstanding Scouts (2018). Since its inception in 2001, the Asia-Pacific...
The World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre is looking for a talented young person to fill the position of Intern, Graphic Design and Audiovisuals for a period of six months. The Intern's role is to support the Communications and Public Relations...
The World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre is pleased to invite entries for the inaugural Africa Scout Storytelling Contest, which offers the opportunity for Scouts to use their skills in writing, videography, photography, animation, drawing...
The Association des Scouts Catholiques de Côte d'Ivoire in partnership with the Scouts et Guides de France and the World Organization of the Scout Movement, in particular the Africa Support Centre, is organizing an event called Fraternal Dialogue:...
The year 2018 marks the 100th year of Rover Scouting. Centenary celebrations are in full swing across Scout Regions around the world, with loads of campaigns and activities being held at World and Regional levels to make this Centenary unforgettable...