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The World Scout Bureau Africa support Centre conducted a one-day workshop for Scouts drawn from 20 countries to enable them acquire knowledge and skill to accurately, effectively and consistently represent Scouting – under the Young Correspondents...
When Hurricane Matthew pummelled Haiti in October 2016, leaving more than 500 people dead and some 175,000 people in emergency shelters, Benjamin Antoine was at home in the country’s capital Port-au-Prince. The region around the town of Jérémie...
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has launched a new platform to structure and streamline the support available to its 169 National Scout Organizations (NSOs), to improve their capacity to deliver a better Scouting experience to...
Since it was launched in the Africa Scout Region, a total of 26 NSOs have interacted with the Global Support Assessment Tool (GSAT) standard in one or more of its three different versions; GSAT Self-Assessment, WOSM Global Support Assessment and GSAT...
Scouts in Thailand are taking a lead role in the conservation of the historic city of Sukhothai, a masterpiece of Siamese architecture, which has been a World Heritage site since 1991. A total of 27 Scouts in two groups were involved in a pilot...
The World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre is looking for a talented young person to fill the position of Intern, Graphic Design and Audiovisuals for a period of six months. The Intern's role is to support the Communications and Public Relations...
The World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre is pleased to invite entries for the inaugural Africa Scout Storytelling Contest, which offers the opportunity for Scouts to use their skills in writing, videography, photography, animation, drawing...
The year 2018 marks the 100th year of Rover Scouting. Centenary celebrations are in full swing across Scout Regions around the world, with loads of campaigns and activities being held at World and Regional levels to make this Centenary unforgettable...
On Monday, April 2nd, 2018, the Association of Scouts of Ecuador signed a cooperation agreement for the development of initiatives, actions and projects that strengthen work with children, adolescents, youth and families in Ecuador. World Vision...
The 3rd Africa Scout Communications Forum was held from 7th to 10th March 2018 at the ZESA National Training Centre (https://zesantc.co.zw) located on Ganges Road in Belvedere, Harare - Zimbabwe. Convened under the theme "Communicating Our Impact...
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The Council of South Pacific Scout Associations (CSPSA) met during its CSPSA Forum held at Motu Moana Activity Centre in Auckland, New Zealand on March 9-11. A total of 23 key leaders from different National Scout...
Singapore, 13 March 2018 – WWF and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) are deepening their collaboration to drive global awareness and action on nature and the environment, in recognition of the enormous challenges facing our planet...
More than 1,300 Scout, young people and adults, from 26 countries in Africa and beyond gathered at the City Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe to celebrate the Africa Scout Day. This year's celebration was held under the theme of "Uniting young...
The annual International Women’s Day marked on March 8, celebrates women’s achievements and pushes forward towards gender equality. The theme of this year’s celebration is #PressforProgress. “We can’t be complacent. Now, more than ever, there’s a...
The Africa Scout Day and the International Scout Camp 2018 was officially opened. Scouts from all over Africa and beyond have gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe to mark the Africa Scout Day under the theme "Uniting young people through Scouting." In his...