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Over 170 Scouts from the European, Africa, Arab and Inter-America Regions of World Scouting gathered in Brussels from 7 to 10 December 2018 to reiterate their relentless commitment to the cause of refugees and migrants. Through a wide range of...
On December 2 nd,2018 during the launch of the COP24 summit, the biggest demonstration for the climate in the history of Belgium took place in Brussels. Several non-profit organisations initiated it, including the 5 Scout and Guide associations of...
As we are about to transition into a new year, we are coming to you to celebrate 2018, which has been an incredible year for Scouting in Africa, in every aspect. 2018 has been a year of empowerment with many training courses, workshops and capacity...
A BackStage Story by the Scout Donation Platform I decided it was time to take action back in 2012 when I first discovered how girls drop out of school because they can’t afford sanitary towels, are forced to marry as young as 9 years old, or run...
A Scout house is a place where Scouts should feel safe, not only allowing them to continue their activities but also shielding them from the harsh weather conditions. Hi, I am George Theocharis from Athens, Greece. I’m 36 years old and this is our...
Hundreds of Scouts from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and hosts Burundi have gathered in Gitega for the annual East Africa zonal Scout activities. The series of activities include Scout Competitions (for Junior, Senior and...
17 Scout Leaders from Burundi and Tanzania gathered at the Suédois Centre, Kibenga in the Burundian capital Bujumbura to take part in the Zonal Assistant Leader Trainers Course. Facilitated by Leader Trainers from Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, DR Congo...
The fourth edition of the International Leadership Training (ILT) for the Africa Scout Region is being held from 13 th to 16 th December 2018 in Bujumbura, Burundi. This is the last regional ILT in the first phase of ILT implementation in the region...
Burundi Scouts Association has embarked on a process to review its Youth Programme that was developed in 2002. Fresh from the Regional Youth Programme Developers workshop held in Nairobi in September 2018, the Programme Commissioner in close...
It’s been a year of firsts for World Scouting, let’s take a look back on some our favourite moments from 2018. How many of these new initiatives have you been a part of? 1. Rovers turn 100! 2017 was a huge milestone for Rover Scouting. From sailing...
Este 10 de diciembre de 2018 se conmemora el 70 Aniversario de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas. La Oficina Scout Mundial- Centro de Apoyo Interamérica (OSM-CAI), en colaboración con la...
This December 10, 2018 marks the 70 Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations. The World Scout Bureau - Interamerica Support Centre (WSB - IARSC), in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High...
At the same time with the work initiated by 27th Interamerican Scout Conference, that started the on Novemeber 27th in various rooms of Hotel Hard Rock Café withim the Megapolis-Convention center in Panama city, held the subregional meetings for...
The Asia-Pacific Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement is pleased to share with its member National Scout Organizations, the call of applications for the 2019 Asia Philanthropy Awards. The Asia Philanthropy Awards, or shortly...
The 6th Interamerican Scout Youth forum will be held on 24th, 25th, and 26th of November 2018 in the Radisson Decapolis Hotel in Panama City. This sixth edition of the Forum was organized by the Interamerican Scout Committee in the collaboration of...