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The Brong Ahafo Regional Scout Council in Ghana has rolled out a four-months project to help rural communities fight against COVID-19. The project emphasises on proper handwashing practices, the need to observe social distancing as well as making...
Boy Scouts of the Philippines through its “BSP Humanitarian Assistance: Oplan Taal” donated clothing, toiletries, and food to the communities after the eruption of Taal Volcano on 12 January 2020. Two days after the eruption, the campaign was created...
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, Scouts as is their nature sprang into action with numerous initiatives aimed at helping their communities to cope with the effects of the disease. The situation was further compounded by the...
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) launched today an Emergency Response Fund to COVID-19 to support volunteers worldwide in the response to the pandemic. Millions of Scout volunteers are actively supporting the response to fight...
Since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, CODVID-19 and its rapid spread across the world, serious measures of social distancing have been implemented worldwide. These safety regulations affected Scout activities as well: physical meetings, travels...
As Italy enters its third quarantine week following the Covid-19 outbreak, feelings of discomfort, isolation and loneliness have taken a harsh toll on the elderly. The Italian Scouts have joined efforts to do everything in their power to help the...
Over the past few weeks, inspiring young Scouts have once again demonstrated their unshakable Scouting values and commitment to serving their communities. Scouts in different parts of the world have taken the initiative and mobilized their groups in...
As part of their reaching out activities, the Scout Group Les Fourmis Laborieuses in Cameroon initiated a fun, educational and humanitarian outing to the Bafoussam Central Prison. The prison which hosts 32 juvenile offenders was pleased to open its...
In response to a national call to citizens by the Botswanan Ministry of Health to help replenish the national blood bank, the Botswana Scout Association last year mobilised 53 Scouts from around the capital Gaborone. The Scouts marched into the...
Indonesian Scouts through its Scout Care Unit worked closely with government rescuers evacuating residents as torrential rains flood Jakarta city and other nearby cities since 25th February 2020.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Eastern Turkey on 24 January, at a depth of 15Km. Soon after the initial quake, the area was struck further by a series aftershock ranging from a magnitude of 5.4 to 3.3. Dozens of buildings collapsed, and hundreds of...
On 1 September the most powerful storm to ever hit the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian, made landfall, causing severe flooding, damaging and destroying 13,000 homes. Thousands of families have been left without shelter and struggling with limited access to...
With its vibrantly colorful interior, the Better World tent is an interactive exhibition of World Scouting’s programmes at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. The educational space helps young people understand their contribution in creating a better...
A special firefighting team from the government of Bhutan demonstrated to 125 Scouts the basic firefighting techniques during the 12th Leadership Camp. Firefighting is just one of the life skills that Scouts learn from well-experienced leaders. His...
Rovers in the northeastern part of India have been mobilised to help people affected by flood due to incessant rains since the 14 th of July. Some Rovers braved the flood and evacuated residents who were trapped in their houses, others distributed...