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On 25 April last year, Nepal was devastated by 7.9-magnitude earthquake. It was the second massive quake to hit the country since the 1934 Nepal-Bihar earthquake, which registered 8.1 on the Richter scale. More than 8,000 perished and no less than 21...

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More than 330,000 people or 100,000 families have been affected by severe floods and landslides caused by continuous heavy rain in Sri Lanka since Monday, 16 May. According to official reports, the death toll has risen to more than 58. Another 36...

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The World Scout Seminar on Environmental Education is being held at the the Kaprálův mlýn SCENES Centre in Brno, the Czech Republic. Thirty-seven participants representing 25 countries and 10 SCENES centres, four guests, six organising team members...

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Well-known for its great nature environment, Scouts of China invites Wood Badge holders from Asia-Pacific and full time executives working for community Scouting and environmental program to participate in the Leave No Trace Master Educator Training...

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The ultimate goal is to connect 40 million Scouts engaged as Messengers of Peace participating in creative and innovative social entrepreneur activities, with relevant impact in their local, national or regional community. The Bharat Scouts and...

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For this year, Earth Hour focused on climate change, and Scouts from different parts of the world echoed their commitment to create change for a better world. The Singapore Scout Association (SSA) joined other Southeast Asian countries in...

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The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is deeply saddened by the news on the bomb blasts that took place in Brussels yesterday. Our deepest condolences and sympathies go to the family and relatives of those affected by the attacks. We...

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There were more than 600 Scouts and Guides from different regions of Myanmar who participated in the 3rd National Camp on 1 – 5 March at No. 1 SHS in Kyaukpadaung Township, Bagan Nyuang U. The President of the Republic of Union of Myanmar, who is...

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World Scouting wishes to condemn the recent terrorist attacks in that took place in Grand Bassam beach town located about 40km east of the Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital, Abidjan where at least 16 people lost their lives. This is indeed very sad...

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Earlier this month, the Scouts of Corfu (Ionian Islands, Greece) organized a volunteer mission to Athens where they spent a weekend working with and for refugees and in particular the children of refugees. The mission was part of the continued work...

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The Better World Exhibition today was abuzz of activities as Scouts attending the camp flocked in to learn and interact with the staff, volunteers and other Scouts. Among the thematic areas addressed at the exhibition include diversity and inclusion...

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At the heart of the Global Development Village at the International Youth Camp that is taking place at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, there will be the World Scouting’s Better World Exhibition. The Better World Framework brings together the...

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It’s International Women’s Day, and we took the opportunity to ask Scouts across the world “What is gender equality? How can you #StepItUp4Gender as a Scouts?”. Here are some of the responses we got: Grace Wanja, Rover Scout, Kenyatta University...

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Roger M. Schrimp was an admired and respected Scout leader. From a dedicated young Scout, he carried out all his Scouting experience throughout his life and career. He was an outstanding Scout. An Eagle Scout, a member of the Order of the Arrow, as...

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As part of its strategy towards Youth Involvement in decision-making, the Ghana Scout Association (GSA) in collaboration with the Africa Regional Team organized its maiden National Scout Youth Forum. The objective of this forum is to provide an...

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