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1st Africa Rover Moot 2023

“I recognize the importance of the Scout movement as a partner in advancing the development of young people. The movement is a social force that can be harnessed for good in areas such as peace and security, climate action and international...

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Scouts commemorating Earth Hour in Africa
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World scout Bureau inc./Madagascar

Scouts across Africa joined WWF in commemorating Earth Hour by organizing in-person and virtual awareness events, conducting marches for nature, planting trees, conducting environmental clean-ups, and doing the symbolic switch-off at 08:30 PM local...

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Belgian Scouts use post its to differentiate needs and desires as part of a human rights activity.
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Les Scouts

Les Scouts have taken the lead in human rights education. As part of their #IMPACT plan in 2019, the organisation initiated a campaign to raise awareness about human rights, in collaboration with UNICEF Belgium, Amnesty International Belgique, and...

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Pathfinder Scouts Vietnam Youth Forum 2023
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Pathfinder Scouts Vietnam

Following the success of the first event 3 years ago, the 2nd Pathfinder Scouts Vietnam National Youth Scout Forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City on 3-5 February 2023, gathering more than 100 young potential Scout Leaders & Rovers from all units across...

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BANGLADESH SCOUTS

Bangladesh Scouts hosted the 32nd Asia-Pacific and 11th National Scout Jamboree, which took place from 19th to 27th January 2023 at the National Scout Training Centre, Mouchak, Gazipur.

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Scouts of Brazil set off for an unprecedented sail of the Brazilian coast
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World Scout Bureau

The Scouts of Brazil began an unprecedented expedition this Tuesday, February 14th. For the first time in the institution’s history, a team of three volunteer sailors from the Scout Movement will sail along the Brazilian coast in a vessel donated by...

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Scouts from the Migrant Scout programme in Chile lay together in the grass
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World Scout Bureau

Community service and compassion are key values in Scouting. Showing determination to help others, Scouts in Chile - the Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile - created a program for migrants to provide recreational activities that lead to more...

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aprjam23

The Bharat Scouts and Guides hosted close to 100,000 Scouts and Guides with the International Cultural Jamboree on 22-27 December 2022 at Moodubidire, India and 18th National Jamboree last 4-10 January 2023 at Pali, Rajasthan.

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Thousands of Scouts gather outside during a Jamboree
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World Scout Bureau

World Scouting represents 57 million young people and adult volunteers worldwide, and nearly everyone involved is a volunteer! Adults in Scouting, parents of Scouts, community leaders, educational experts and more give their time to build...

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Scouts in Cameroon turning waste into new products

After the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge was launched in Cameroon in March 2021, some 30,000 Scouts, Scout Leaders, beneficiaries, and members of the public eagerly attended training to learn more about how the global youth initiative could address...

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Scouts in Mexico pose in front of their clean up efforts

Greater Mexico City, a megalopolis with over 22 million residents, produces almost 13,000 tonnes of garbage every day. Despite a ban on single-use plastics in 2020, implementation was slowed by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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Scouts in Libya joined together to take part in the Jamboree On The Internet (@Joma.Tarua.n.sasi)
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World Scout Bureau

Millions of young people connected from more than 150 countries across the globe this weekend, 14-16 October 2022, during World Scouting’s annual digital and radio jamboree. For many Scouts, JOTA-JOTI 2022 was particularly important as they reconnect...

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German Scouts sit at their computers during JOTA-JOTI 2021
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World Scout Bureau

Here's all you need to navigate JOTA-JOTI this weekend! It's on now - join us for the BIGGEST Scout event of the year!

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Scouts in Serbia type on laptops on a table during JOTA-JOTI
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World Scout Bureau Inc. / World Scouting

Screens, screens! Our daily lives are surrounded by the virtual world. Whether it’s for work, school, entertainment, socialising and even working out, we often find ourselves glued to our devices. Do you ever feel like you need a break? Here are 5...

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A group of Malaysian Scouts laugh in front of a laptop while they video chat with Scouts in another country
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World Scout Bureau

Have you ever met a friend from another country? It can be life-changing! As you discover new things about people and places around the globe, you can come to appreciate commonalities and differences, expand your perspectives, develop new skills, and...

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