News and Stories

Show filters
Inês sitting between two women, smiles.

Inês Ferreira Rodrigues has been a Scout in Portugal for as long as she can remember. Over the past three years, she has served as the External Representative for the European Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, where she focuses...

7 minutes
Scouts happy after project implementation

Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Philippine Youth Network for Interfaith Dialogue funded through the Scout Donation Platform an innovative project empowering youth leaders to combat plastic pollution through interfaith collaboration and...

2 minutes
Scouts of different religions united
Copyright
Scouts of different religions united

Venezuela leads the implementation of the Interreligious Dialogue Challenge! Aimed at young people aged 15 to 20, the Interreligious Dialogue Challenge promotes understanding and friendship among diverse religions, contributing to peace, unity and...

3 minutes
Elisaveta sitting on the floor, on top of some pieces marking the cardinal points.

Elisaveta Lukanovska is a dynamic force driving positive change as the International Commissioner for Sojuz na Izvidnici na Makedonija, North Macedonia's National Scout Organization.

8 minutes
Jil speaks with Scouts around a campfire.

Jill Pitcher Farrell is the first woman in Scouting Ireland to have been elected Chief Scout. Her journey within scouting began at the age of 10, evolving into a passionate commitment as she transitioned from Scout to Rover Scout and later as an...

7 minutes
Bronze Wolf

HRH Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg has been awarded the Bronze Wolf, World Scouting’s highest honour, in recognition of his extraordinary commitment and invaluable contributions to the Scout Movement.

2 minutes
Woman wears mask as she washes hands with soap

This week, the final negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Accord started with Member States gathered to adopt a proposal that will be delivered at the 77th World Health Assembly in May 2024.

4 minutes
Scouts holding candles

This year on 23 March, the Scout Movement will join WWF and millions of young people around the world for Earth Hour to go electricity-free for one hour and use this moment to connect with our precious planet.

3 minutes
Plastic Tide Turners Challenge Project in Rwanda
Copyright
World Scout Bureau Inc./ Nelson Opany

In the districts of Gasabo, Kicukiro, Musanze and Rusizi in Rwanda, Scouts are learning about the harmful effect of plastics on the environment and taking action to reduce plastic pollution in their communities - from community awareness campaigns to...

5 minutes
Ilka stands in an empty plenary room.

Over the past year, Ilka Essig has served as the German Youth Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. Her journey in leadership began early, as she immersed herself in scouting at the age of ten, actively engaging in national and...

4 minutes
Youth Reps taking part in CSW68

Gender-based violence is more common than you think. One in three women and girls will experience it in their lifetime, making it one of the most widespread – and frequently underreported – human rights violations in the world.

6 minutes
Scouts at the ocean

Join Scouts and National Scout Organizations to protect our oceans! Learn how you can participate in the Ocean Decade activities and celebrate Ocean Day on June 8. Together, let's make a difference for a sustainable future.

2 minutes
Africa Scout Day celebrations, Burundi 2024

Over 500 Scouts from 15 countries around Africa and the world gathered in Bujumbura, Burundi for the 14th Africa Scout Day celebrations with calls for Scouts to embrace the future with openness and optimism; engage more young people for growth and...

8 minutes
Raluca holds a microphone and presents during the WeAct Forum.
Copyright
World Scout Bureau - Kamil Jasinski

Raluca Popa, serving as the Peace Education Team lead for the European Scout Region, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Her journey started in Romania with a simple curiosity that blossomed into a profound understanding of the...

7 minutes
Maire presents in front of a group of Rovers during the Agora 2023.
Copyright
Rui Pereira

​​I joined scouting as a Beaver in my local scout group. As I grew up, I became more aware of and interested in what was happening beyond my group. I became a Youth Representative to learn more about the opportunities available but also so that I...

8 minutes