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"The Thirst for Life" initiative by the Swaziland Scout Association is envisioned as a project that generates sufficient resources to sustain and reinvest in its growth, youth-oriented, reaching out to those in difficult circumstances, developing...
In partnership with the National Scout Organization of Costa Rica, the World Scout Bureau organized for the first time the Scouts of the World Interamerican Seminar on 9-11 July 2009 at the “Campo Escuela Nacional Iztaru” in Costa Rica. The aim of...
The very first Scouts of the World Discovery in Hong Kong took place in June 2009, with Rover Scouts from all across Hong Kong willing to face our common global challenges in the field of sustainable development. For young people living in big cities...
The very first Scouts of the World Discovery in Finland took place in Helsinki from 8 to 11 May 2009, with 23 enthusiastic Rover Scouts from all across the country willing to face our common global challenges in the fields of environment, sustainable...
It was Easter weekend and 13 Rovers decided to spend it together. It was Singapore’s 4th Scouts of the World Award Discovery Workshop held at the Singapore Scout Association (SSA). Besides the participation of 13 Singapore Rovers, SSA also had the...
Imagine an international opportunity to be a part of the real adventure of today's world: protecting the environment, sustainable development, challenging prejudices and building peace within and between communities; in one thought, contributing to...
Two training seminars are being offered to European National Scout Associations, free of charge with thanks to the support of the Alcoa Foundation, to support adults in Scouting with the delivery of the World Scout Environment Programme, using...
The first WOSM Experiential Environment Education Training Seminar has been held with much success at Fritz Emmel Haus in Germany. The seminar offered an adult leader training component to support the delivery of the World Scout Environment Programme...
The Scouts of the World Award is a special award showing that a young person is aware of world issues and has acquired through a voluntary service the necessary experience and skills to become a citizen of the world. Scouts of the World Award in the...
Every year the world celebrates World Environment Day on the 5th of June. This is an occasion for many around the world to demonstrate their commitment to preserving the environment. This year as is customary Scouts from around the globe stood up for...
After the high expectations created during the 1st Panamerican Scout Moot in January, 50 Rover Scouts from all over Bolivia gathered at the 5th Scouts of the World Discovery, held in the city of Cochabamba. This discovery was held during the Easter...
World Scouting is pleased to announce the launch of new SCENES Guidelines for Scout Centres of Excellence for Nature and Environment as part of the World Scout Environment Programme. "Scout Centres of Excellence for Nature and the Environment are...
Two training seminars are being offered to European National Scout Associations, free of charge with thanks to the support of the Alcoa Foundation, to support adults in Scouting with the delivery of the World Scout Environment Programme, using...
In 2008, in France, more than 2000 Scouts of the World Awards were given to young adults working on international solidarity projects within the Scouts of the World Programme framework, the recent Scout of the World Award ceremony was held in France...
The second UK Scouts of the World Award Discovery was completed by eleven members from across the UK, over two weekends they learned loads about the world around them and became great friends. The Scouts of the World Award is and International...