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Happy Algerian Scout youth taking a selfie
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World Scout Bureau

In a vibrant corner of the Arab Region, the Algerian Muslim Scouts, with contributions from the Arab Region and generous support from the World Scout Foundation and Alwaleed Philanthropies, launched the inspiring "Change Makers Project" to equip...

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Tunisian Scouts participate in Regional Consultation Forum for Adolescents and Youth ICPD@30 in Tunisia, organized by UNFPA and strategic partners
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World Scout Bureau

The Arab Scout Region participated in the Regional Consultation Forum for Adolescents and YouthICPD@30 in Tunisia, organized by UNFPA and strategic partners. This pivotal event aimed to shape a sustainable future by empowering the young generation...

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Four young Scouts and Guides stand showing a box used for raising funds.
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Mads Ankarstrand/Norges Speiderforbund

When the camera starts filming, young Scouts and Guides welcome Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit to a campfire at Øvresetertjern in Nordmarka (Norway).

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Hero candidates

2 Coordinators for the Interamerican Youth Network will be elected for the period between the Networks meeting in 2023, until the first network meeting after the Interamerican Scout Conference in 2026.

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Expro Pro Welcome

On May 6, 54 young scouts full of passion and commitment belonging to 12 countries and cultures of the Interamerican Scout Region participated as exhibitors in the first Expo of Community Projects “ExpoPro”.

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Scouts in Albania cheer ahead of their community marathon
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World Scout Bureau

Since its launch in December 2020, the Global Youth Mobilization has financed projects directly engaging over 600, 000 young people in developing and implementing activities reaching over 3.63 million community beneficiaries.

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Scouts hiking in the forest
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World Scout Bureau

Earlier this week, the world’s leading scientists released a sobering report via the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). While World Scouting is increasing efforts to advocate, educate and act to help put the planet on a path to...

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Youth Reps

Eleven new Youth Representatives have been selected to represent World Scouting internationally and advocate for causes that matter to young people and communities.

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Lana, 20-year-old Scout smiles at the camera.
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Barbara Ribič

Lana is a 20-year-old Scout (tabornica) from Slovenia. At the age of 16, she became the leader of the organising team for ZOT (Zimsko Orientacijsko Tekmovanje), a Slovenian national Scout competition held annually on the last weekend of January...

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A group of young Scouts make a circle and show small pieces of paper.
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Cercetașii României

The level of information, responsibility, and active participation (both at the community level and during the decision-making process) towards stopping global warming and reducing its effects is currently insufficient in Romania.

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Enci presents in front of other Scouts.
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©ASDE Scouts de España

I had my first contact with Scouting at age 10, while participating in my local Scout group's open doors day. Having the opportunity to learn something normally conducted indoors outdoors intrigued me.

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A range of World Scouting clothing available at the World Scout Shop, like hoodies and t-shirts
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World Scout Bureau

World Scouting is giving away three $100 gift certificates for the World Scout Shop to Scouts who complete the survey and enter the contest at the end! Help us build a new vision and Strategy for Scouting - have your say today.

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Romania Scouts collecting waste

As a passionate advocate for nature and the outdoors, Bianca Iloaia, a Scout from Romania, is leading efforts to raise awareness on climate change and sustainability within her Scout group and local communities.

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MoP Heroes 2022

Today, World Scouting is proud to honour 12 incredible young people with this year’s Messengers of Peace Heroes Award for their outstanding service and contributions towards building peace and promoting sustainable development in their communities.

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Valentina y algunos de los Jóvenes Líderes de la Red de Salud Mental

Valentina Leaño, Scouts de Bolivia shares the importance of Mental Health amongst Youth

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