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What an inspiring way to camp. Young members of Pathfinder Scouts Vietnam (PSV) had lots of learning and fun at the Better World Camp 2022 held in Da Lat, Lam Dong on 1-3 July 2022.
Nairobi, 16 June 2022 – The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM Africa) and Africa for SDGs, an initiative of the My Goals Foundation, have entered a partnership to support youth-led education and innovation for sustainable development in...
Walking the streets of some of India's largest cities, your eyes are immediately drawn to the sight of single-use plastics – from bottles to bags – discarded by the pavements, gutters, and storefronts.
The Moldovan-Ukrainian border has seen a surge of movement since late February when thousands of refugees began to cross in from Ukraine due to the war.
Sandwiched between the Gulf of Honduras and the Pacific Ocean, the beautiful and mountainous land of Guatemala is blessed with a diverse climate. Dotted with volcanoes, rivers, lakes, and heritage sites, the country offers a wealth of culture...
The impacts of a global pandemic have been felt by everyone, but they have been particularly hard-hitting for girls and young women.
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...
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.
If we’re to achieve gender equality in Scouting - and beyond - we need to support and enact the meaningful membership, participation and leadership of women and girls in our Movement. According to UN Women, increasing women in leadership is key to...
Burera, Rwanda: 45 mothers from 45 households, 23 Scouts and 12 Unit Scout Leaders in Burera District in Northern Rwanda proudly graduated from the association's Agriculture, Health, and Nutrition training and are now nutrition champions in their own...
Gauteng, South Africa: The Prometheus Rover Crew has been busy fighting climate change and air pollution in Gauteng by distributing Spekboom and educating Scouting members throughout the province on how to plant and care for them at various Scouting...
In the light of the climate change challenges the world is facing, there is an urgent need to rethink the use of solar energy as a top priority for the global community. With the support of WOSM Services, the Kenya Scout Association is the first...