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Scouts across Africa commemorated the Africa Scout Day under the theme of “ultimate reconnection”, providing an opportunity for Scouts to come together again, virtually and in-person, after more than two years of staying apart due to restrictions to...
When a humanitarian crisis occurs, such as a natural disaster or armed conflict, we can count on Scouts to help respond with acts of service, donations, compassion and solidarity.
As of today, over two million people have already fled Ukraine due to war, leaving families homeless, unemployed and traumatised. One thing that refugees are encountering at the borders are friendly faces - Scouts who are volunteering to welcome and...
Since the conflict in Ukraine began, Scouts and National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in European neighbouring countries have been working tirelessly to welcome and provide shelter and support to those fleeing the country. Scout volunteers in countries...
As Scout Leaders, we can support young people by creating a safe space for them to share their concerns and ideas, have meaningful conversations and productive dialogue.
As Scouts, we’re committed to creating a better world where there is peace, solidarity, dialogue and understanding.
We at the World Scout Centre are deeply saddened by the conflict in Ukraine and the resulting destruction and pain being inflicted on our international Scout family.
Ukrainians are receiving in an influx of solidarity and support from Scouts around the world and in neighbouring countries as the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolds in the country. Through acts of kindness, and generous donations of all sizes to the...
The tropical cyclones Ana and Batsirai which started in late January 2022 have brought with them great devastation across parts of Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. From massive flooding to the destruction of homes and crop fields and...
The 9th Africa Scout Youth Forum will take place from 21-23 August 2022 while the 18th Africa Scout Conference will take place from 25–28 in Nairobi, Kenya. The actual venues will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Youth Forum participants...
Scouts are committed to a better, more gender equal world, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and grow in a safe environment. This includes a goal of eradicating the harmful and discriminatory practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by...
Heavy rains caused by Typhoon Rai that lasted for several days have caused floods in various parts of Malaysia. A total of eight states in Malaysia were impacted. The State of Selangor and Pahang were hit the worst. Thousands were forced to evacuate...
The devastating explosion that took place at the Beirut port in August 2020 caused considerable damage to the capital city, sending an earthquake wave across the country. The sudden event prompted the Lebanese Scouting Federation to acknowledge that...
The 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit southern Pakistan left many homes and infrastructure destroyed on 7 October in Harnai, Balochistan. Houses of locals built of mud made them vulnerable to earthquakes. Many people were injured and died...
WOSM is following with deep concern the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Our Asia-Pacific Support Centre has been in regular contact with our Member Organization, the Afghanistan National Scout Organization (ANSO). ANSO has been providing...