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GENEVA/BRUSSELS, 7 April 2022 – UNICEF and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) today launched a regional cooperation agreement to provide critical care and support to children and families fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Around 300 Scout Health Guard programme volunteers in Hong Kong assisted in packing more than 30,000 anti-epidemic kit on 26 March.
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.
Since the beginning of the war, people in Ukraine are living in a state of fear and insecurity. With a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, volunteers from the National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine (NOSU) are stepping up to help meet civilians...
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...
An estimated 1.2 billion young people have been impacted by the negative effects of the pandemic. COVID-19 response measures, while necessary, have exacerbated disruptions to education and youth employment opportunities, access to services and social...
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...
Since the conflict in Ukraine began, Scouts and National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in European neighbouring countries have been working tirelessly to welcome and provide shelter and support to those fleeing the country. Scout volunteers in countries...
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.
We at the World Scout Centre are deeply saddened by the conflict in Ukraine and the resulting destruction and pain being inflicted on our international Scout family.
Joan Wambui Kimunya, a Kenyan Rover Scout is changing the perception of young boys and girls about gender issues with a “Kijana Shujaa” (Brave Youth) project. Since January 2021, she has organized focus group discussions with 55 young girls aged 9 to...
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...