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Over 33000 Scouts from around the world will travel to Japan for an experience of a lifetime – the 23rd World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) that will be taking place in Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi from 28 July to 8 August. Included in this picture are close to...
For the first time, The Scout Association of Mongolia (TSAM) will host the 31st Asia-Pacific Scout Jamboree in 2017. In preparation for this work, TSAM is taking a very important step of providing safe environment for young people. TSAM organized the...
Dear friends, This is to forward to you the attached list of candidates for election to the Africa Scout Committee. Kindly note that, subject to their standing with their nominating NSO and the standing of their respective NSOs with WOSM by the time...
John Findlay (Jack) McCracken was a former member of the International Relations Committee, Scouts Canada. He was instrumental in getting Canadian Scouting actively involved in supporting the development of the Movement in other countries. Jack...
We are pleased to inform you that the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) will be organising the World Scout Seminar on the Scouts of the World Award that will be hosted by Scouts et Guides de France, from 13 - 15 November 2015 in Paris...
When Scouts meet, swapping is usually on the agenda. Badges/patches, scarves, pins, t-shirts, belts, cultural items and even Scout uniforms are the popular items. The gathering of some 30 000 plus Scouts at the upcoming 23rd World Scout Jamboree in...
The Scouts of Saudi Arabia have been working tirelessly in Mecca and Medinah, the two holiest sites in Islam, in support of the record number of visitors during the holy month of Ramadan. Visiting the 3000 Scouts on duty, Minister of Education Dr...
From June 18th to the 22nd, two Executives from the Regional Office in Panama, Jesus Arenas and Ronald Richardson, visited the Scout Association of Guyana. Through the visit the Executives conducted workshops with members of the Executive Committee...
Volunteers and professionals review the region’s performance and set new goals in this year’s Asia-Pacific Regional (APR) Management Meeting on 2-3 July 2015 in Makati City, Philippines. Dr. Chao Shou-Po, Regional Scout Committee (RSC) Chairman, took...
Project Manager - Scouting Development World Scout Bureau Global Support Center, Kuala Lumpur The Scouting Development Global Team is seeking a Project Manager to join its team in the World Scout Bureau Global Support Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The...
In August 2014, the 40th World Scout Conference was held in Libubliana, Eslovenia. The Strategy for Scouting that was approved includes: • World Scout Mission • Vision 2023 • 6 Stragetic Priorities. The World Scout Mission is the same statement...
This bulletin provides general details about the upcoming 16th Africa Scout Conference and the 7th Africa Scout Youth Forum. It also gives some useful information to help participants plan and prepare for their journey to Uganda in August. Happy...
We are looking for the cover photo for the 2015 Scouts of the World Award Guidelines and we need your help. Please like and share this post to get the news out there. Do you have an inspiring photo from your SW Award project or another exciting...
“The quality of our future depends on the quality of leaders we shape today.” The first Interamerican Leadership Training (ILT), which was held from 26 December 2013 to 1 January 2014, signified the creation of a new generation of Scout Leaders for...
Thirty one key leaders from nine NSOs have gathered on 22-25 June in the beautiful Khangku Resort in Paro, Bhutan for the APR Seminar on Life Skills for the 21st Century. The opening ceremony was graced by the honorable Secretary of Education Ms...