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Last September, the University of Tartu, Estonia, released the results of a study that measured how the activities of the Estonian Scout Association influence youth development. The survey found that Scouts and their parents credit Scouting for...
When entering one of the health centres allocated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health, in all regions and provinces, for taking the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, one will meet the Scout Leaders and Rovers of the Saudi Arabia...
Last month, nearly 1,000 young women soared into history as the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts earning the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank. The milestone marks the continuation of a new way forward for an organisation which expanded its...
Are you a Scout and wanting to explore Kyoto but being hampered by prevailing travel restrictions? Do not be dismayed, Scout leader Shige Takahashi is here you! When pandemic broke out last year, Shige thought of having an international exchange. So...
Every year, Scouts are reminded of the crucial role that service to others plays in Scouting. Scouting day takes place on the 22nd of February of every year to celebrate Robert Baden-Powell’s birthday, the founder of the Scouting movement. This year...
Scouts across Pakistan say no to plastic as they learned about plastic pollution and how they can take part in activities that will help resolve issues related to plastic waste, and plastic pollution. The discussion on Tide Turners Challenge and...
Typhooon Ulysses unleashed powerful winds and heavy rains that destroyed low-lying areas of the Municipality of San Mateo in the Phil- ippines. The most affected places are sectors located in the lower side of two communities in the town. To support...
In celebration of IDP, Cambodia Scouts had a Tree Planting for Environment on 25 September 2020 at Kep province as a way of inspiring others to contribute in saving the planet and understanding the value of peace even during difficult times. At a...
Korea Scout Association started to build the fundamental basis of Korean Messengers of Peace network through the MoP project Local Troop Leaders Implementation Workshop. The project aims to have a stronger MoP network by increasing the number of...
Afghanistan National Scout Association developed a COVID-19 achievement badge for Scouts which will be awarded to those who will participate in the COVID-19 awareness campaign as well as those who will practice the prevention measures with their...
The Portuguese Scouts of CNE have won European Citizen’s Prize 2020 for their project Education for active citizenship, youth empowerment and skills for life development . Following a proposal from Portuguese M ember of the European Parliament José...
Today, WAGGGS and WOSM celebrate the birthdays of the two people, Olave Baden-Powell and Robert Baden-Powell, who founded Scouting and Guiding more than a century ago. On 22 February every year, we celebrate the shared ideas, principles and values...
Every year on this day, our Scouting family is reminded of the strong force behind our global Movement. As we celebrate the birthday of our founder, Robert Baden-Powell, we also celebrate his lasting vision to empower young people with the skills and...
The Luxembourgish Scouts of both national Scout associations FNEL and LGS have won a European Citizen’s Prize for 2020. It is a recognition given by the European Parliament for outstanding achievements in promoting European values and unity. Philippe...
When night falls and it starts to get dark on a long harsh winter night, searching for a warm shelter often becomes more important than lunch or dinner meals. That was what 30 displaced persons were suffering in Skhirat, in the Kingdom of Morocco...