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The Youth Challenge is part of Generation Unlimited – a multi-sector public-private global partnership enabling the largest generation of young people in history to become productive and engaged members of society. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24...
KFUM-Spejderne I Danmark has adopted a new environmental sustainability strategy, focusing on finding easy and doable solutions for pressing environmental issues, with a planned review every half year. A new strategy for environmental sustainability...
The cultural unity that would be apparent in the next 12 days of the 24th World Scout Jamboree was kick-started once K-pop band, NCT DREAM, stepped on stage to perform for thousands of Scouts, creating a fantastic gathering of young people from...
At the World Scout Jamboree, participants use immersive video technology to connect with refugees around the world and build empathy for their plight. By Trevor Kincaid, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) At the end of the winding...
• World Scouting, in partnership with HeForShe – the global solidarity movement for gender equality, invites international Scouts to commit to gender equality, engaging over 40,000 Scouts at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. • The partnership for gender...
• World Scouting, in partnership with HeForShe – the global solidarity movement for gender equality, invites international Scouts to commit to gender equality, engaging over 40,000 Scouts at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. • The partnership for gender...
Walking down its green hilly lanes, one notices the variety of small neighbourhoods that line its path. It is the Global Development Village (GDV). The neighbourhoods welcome visitors to explore a different world of learning to unlock a global vision...
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...
“Dialogue is a small action with a big change.” More than 40,000 Scouts from 150 countries are gathering in West Virginia, USA for this year’s 24th World Scout Jamboree under the theme “Unlock a New World.” As part of its five years of cooperation...
West Virginia, USA, 25 July 2019 – World Scouting is launching its new Panda Badge today at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in partnership with WWF. The new badge aims to raise awareness among Scouts and inspire action on nature and the environment in...
GLEN JEAN, WV, July 24, 2019 - 45,000 young people got an extraordinary thrill when Chief Ambassador of World Scouting Bear Grylls made a surprise appearance at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. Bear arrived at the 10,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in...
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...
On 27 June 2019, Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Ahmad Alhendawi and UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, along with other UNHCR representatives gathered to explore opportunities to strengthen the...
Scouts and Scout Leaders from Navotas City Council of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines bring the message of peace to the next level. This time, Messengers of Peace in this part of the country are taking on a greater challenge - environmental...
Over the last seven years, Scouting has been providing life changing opportunities, hope and a sense of belonging to thousands of children and young people at the Dadaab refugee Camp in Garissa County, Kenya. The Scouting for Refugees programme run...