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“Do build bridges in a society that is used to putting up walls!”, H. H. Pope Francis urged some 100,000 Scouts from the Associazione Guide e Scout Cattolici Italiani who had gathered on Saint Peter’s Square on 13 June 2015.
Over a hundred Scouts joined thousands of others in a free concert saying no to child labour and yes to quality education. The International Labour Organization (ILO) Philippines organized the concert at the Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines on 12...
As we commemorate World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June, we would like to share various actions that Scouts in the Africa Region are taking to raise awareness against child labour, promote child protection as well as champion the cause of quality...
Yesterday began the Meetings of the Regional Networks: Youth Programme, Adults in Scouting, Institutional Development and Youth Network. With the participation of 75 people from 16 NSOs. These events had a simultaneous opening in which Rafe Lucado...
The World Scout Bureau - Europe Support Centre, Brussels of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is seeking an External Relations and Communications Officer to support the external relations and communication area of WOSM in Europe...
Scout memorabilia collectors in Singapore welcomed the establishment of the Singapore Scout Collectors Club (SSCC) on 6 June 2015, at the national headquarters, with full support of the Singapore Scout Association (SSA). In a special ceremony held at...
Dear friends in Scouting, We are happy to invite you to take part in evaluating the Messengers of Peace Initiative! Since 2011, the Messengers of Peace Initiative has inspired millions of Scouts worldwide to play an active role in their communities...
ACWAY, A Common Word Among the Youth is a Global initiative that will bring together people from multitude of backgrounds to increase understanding of different cultures and faiths, promote tolerance and coexistence, develop skills, to help local...
Enhancing the synergy of youth programme and Adults In Scouting, are what the 62 key leaders from 10 National Scout Organizations (NSOs) aimed to achieve as they gathered at the National Office of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) in Manila...
Did you know that by 2050, if the world does not change its current consumption and production patterns, and with global population expected to reach 9.6 billion, we will need three planets to sustain our lifestyles? There is an urgent need to...
What is the role of the World Organization of the Scout Movement - WOSM? What are the responsibilities of the World Scout Bureau? What is the purpose of the European Scout Region? How many Scouts are there in Europe and around the world? What...
'A picture is worth a thousand words.' ~ Fred R. Barnard Have you completed a Scouts of the World Award project? Share you pictures here with Scouts around the world on the Scout Photo Community. Global citizens are those who become active in their...
In the aftermath of 7.9-magnitude earthquake that shook and claimed thousands of lives on 25th April 2015 in Kathmandu and other districts of Nepal, Scouts of Bangladesh was one of the first to send an emergency disaster team to help in the massive...
The Kenya Scouts Association is working on an ambitious programme to revive and boost Air Scouting activities in the country. Spearheaded by the passionate Captain Mercy Makau from the Kenya School of Flying, the programme will see many more young...