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Held every year on 13 March, this special day was established in 1995 by the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) to honour Scouting’s transformative role in empowering youth and driving community development across the continent.
The ILT empowers African youth with leadership, project management, and advocacy skills through hands-on learning, preparing them to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change in their communities.
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Nearly 1,000 young people across France volunteer to protect the environment every summer, particularly as part of the prefectural Forest Fire Defense (DFCI) programme. In the South of France, where drought and wildfires are a persistent threat...
Celebrating 115 years of empowering young leaders, the Scouts of Guyana showcased their commitment to sustainability through hands-on activities and creativity at the Eco-Impact event. By tackling global challenges and supporting the UN SDGs, they...
Gender-based violence is one of the world’s most pervasive human rights violations, with at least one in three women and girls experiencing it in their lifetimes - a statistic likely underestimated due to underreporting.
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World Health Summit
From 10 to 12 October, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Youth Council met in Berlin, on the sidelines of the World Health Summit.
JOTA-JOTI 2024 was an event to remember with over 660,000 Scouts coming together for world’s largest digital and radio Scout event.
Catarina Vilela, a passionate Rover from the 510-Cacilhas Scout group in Portugal’s Setúbal region, has a clear vision for cleaner shores and a stronger sense of community.
Through actions that include beach cleanups, community education and promotion of responsible tourism, Scouts seek to conserve the local coral reef and its biodiversity, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Learning and Skills for Sustainable Youth Development Dialogue Series aims to mobilise a diverse range of stakeholders to support and scale up youth initiatives, harnessing technological innovations to bridge skill gaps and promote sustainable...
Scouting promotes youth leadership and social action through projects that advance the SDGs and transform communities. Scout youth are creating real change, contributing to a more just and sustainable future.
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Scouts Association of TT - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
In a world where cultural understanding is more vital than ever, Scouting stands out as a powerful force for unity. This spirit of connection was on full display when Scouts from Trinidad and Tobago embarked on an unforgettable journey to Guyana...
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34 young people from 23 African countries took part in the Regional International Leadership Training (ILT) held from 2 to 6 August 2024 on the sidelines of the 9th Africa Scout Jamboree in Gitega, Burundi. The ILT aims to enhance youth leadership...
In the summer of 1949, as Europe was recuperating from the aftermath of the Second World War, a group of Italian Scouts from Lombardy embarked on an uncommon journey.