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World Scouting/Mali
For the last nine years, as the Muslim holy month approaches, the Scouts and Guides of Mali meet to organize the food distribution through their Opération Ramadan Charity (ORACHA) initiative with the help of over 200 Scouts and Guides are deployed...
Scouts of Panama gathered at the National Youth Forum under the slogan "Youth that involves and gets involved". This event promotes dialogue, active participation and civic engagement among the country's youth.
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Scouts of different religions united
Venezuela leads the implementation of the Interreligious Dialogue Challenge! Aimed at young people aged 15 to 20, the Interreligious Dialogue Challenge promotes understanding and friendship among diverse religions, contributing to peace, unity and...
Jill Pitcher Farrell is the first woman in Scouting Ireland to have been elected Chief Scout. Her journey within scouting began at the age of 10, evolving into a passionate commitment as she transitioned from Scout to Rover Scout and later as an...
HRH Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg has been awarded the Bronze Wolf, World Scouting’s highest honour, in recognition of his extraordinary commitment and invaluable contributions to the Scout Movement.
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World Scout Bureau Inc./ Nelson Opany
In the districts of Gasabo, Kicukiro, Musanze and Rusizi in Rwanda, Scouts are learning about the harmful effect of plastics on the environment and taking action to reduce plastic pollution in their communities - from community awareness campaigns to...
Gender-based violence is more common than you think. One in three women and girls will experience it in their lifetime, making it one of the most widespread – and frequently underreported – human rights violations in the world.
Join Scouts and National Scout Organizations to protect our oceans! Learn how you can participate in the Ocean Decade activities and celebrate Ocean Day on June 8. Together, let's make a difference for a sustainable future.
Over 500 Scouts from 15 countries around Africa and the world gathered in Bujumbura, Burundi for the 14th Africa Scout Day celebrations with calls for Scouts to embrace the future with openness and optimism; engage more young people for growth and...
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Bolivia Scouts pioneer renewable energy education in the heart of Cochabamba. Witness how their groundbreaking initiative, supported by the Scout Donation Platform, is shaping a sustainable future for their community.
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World Scouting/Angola
“Kamba do Peito”, or “Friends of the Heart,” is a sexual and reproductive health education programme by Associação de Escuteiros de Angola seeking to eliminate the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other STIs, improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy...
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The "One Beach at a Time" project from Scouts of Colombia, turned a beach cleanup into a transformative mission. Joining EarthTribe's challenges, they collected 11.5 kg of PET caps, 24 sheets of 50 kg trash, and creatively reused materials. This...
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Following COP28, Scouts call for urgent climate action and stronger accountability from governments and businesses. We are concerned by the lack of binding commitment and the overbearing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists, and we urge decision-makers...
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During COP28, three passionate Youth Representatives - Hian Leng Kek (Singapore), Laura Rodríguez Salgado (Spain) and Lucas Andriantsimba (Madagascar) - showcased the Scout Movement’s unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy and education in a...
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As we aim to accelerate the attainment of health-related SDGs, WOSM joins the WHO Civil Society Commission to strengthen dialogue, foster collaboration and provide recommendations to support the WHO in its engagement with civil society at all levels.