News and Stories
The IX Interamerican Scout Summit began in the city of Cusco, Peru. Presidents, National Directors, National Scout Chiefs and International Commissioners of the 25 out of the 34 National Scout Organizations of the Region will be congregated for the...
After 14 days of discussions, negotiations, actions and meetings, the COP23 in Bonn is over. It was an exceptional time for the city, as well as for the participants. We, the three Scout delegates tried to be as active as possible in the second week...
On World Children's Day, Scouts aged 10-15 years old from the Malaysian National Scout Organization reported for work at the World Scout Bureau today and took over some key leadership roles. Sofea, 10, took her seat at the Office of the Secretary...
Young people are our future. Today’s young people are tomorrow’s scientists, politicians, doctors, teachers and the list goes on. In the future, they will inherit everything that we possess and accomplish, and will be charged with protecting the weak...
The Africa Scout Foundation is an international non-profit organization, incorporated under Kenyan law. It was established in 1995 to provide the Africa Scout Region with financial support needed for the growth and development of Scouting. With the...
Sea Scouts Marc Dubos and Jacques Arnaud Seyrig are passionate about Scouting and the ocean. They met a Sea Scout camp organised by the French National Scout Association, Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs Unionistes de France, 35 years ago and are now...
Remembrance Day, which falls on 11 November, marks the end of the World War I. Also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, it is a day to recognise and remember the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians who died in wars and conflict. Many wear the red...
Scouts Australia launched You + Lead, a three-part Leadership Development Programme for Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts earlier this year. Through this unique programme, Scouts begin by learning about themselves first, before learning to...
We are pleased to share with you report of the activities of the Africa Scout Foundation for the period between August 2015 to August 2017. Also included is a list of members in each category. We thank all those who have continually walked with us...
Next year will mark 100 years since the start of the Rover Scouts section and the very first Scouting Programme for young adults. Preparations for the celebration of the Rover Centenary worldwide are well under way, but you can still join! Here are...
The 2017 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 23) opened on Monday, 6 November, with over 20,000 participants contributing to discussions on climate change. Among them is a young and enthusiastic Scout delegation, representing Scouting worldwide, and...
“Dream big and work hard to achieve it” are the inspiring words of Nepal Scouts Chief Commissioner Rabin Dahal for the participants of the 6th Course for Assistant Leader Trainers (CALT) at the Kakani International Training Centre (KITC). With the...
We are happy to share with you the October 2017 issue of Kudumail, the Africa Scout Region newsletter in both English and French. You can read directly online by clicking https://www.scout.org/kudumail62en and https://www.scout.org/kudumail62fr. In...
You are invited to join the Swedish Scouts on their outdoor adventures, through Scout View! A unique combination of Scouting and technology, the recently launched platform offers Scouts worldwide a virtual glimpse of Scouting in Sweden via Google...
In 2015, when the Scouts of Greece heard that refugees were arriving at cities and islands in their country, they travelled to those places and offered their help. From assisting the coast guards, building tents in refugee camps, collecting and...