News and Stories
World Scouting welcomes the news of the Gaza ceasefire as a crucial step toward ending violence and alleviating the suffering experienced by countless families and communities.
Millions in Uganda lack access to clean water, leading to health risks and lost opportunities. Through the Uganda Scouts for Clean Water project, Scouts have built boreholes and protected wells, benefiting over 6,200 people and advancing Sustainable...
In Malawi, where 29% of girls become mothers before 18, teenage pregnancy often forces them out of school. Through the "Education for a Brighter Future" project, Scouting is breaking this cycle, helping teen mothers re-enrol in school, gain economic...
World Scouting hosted this year’s annual Compact meeting for young people in humanitarian action from 21 to 23 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Service, leadership, and compassion have always been the foundations of Scouting. As humanitarian crises continue to impact millions of individuals and families across Palestine, Lebanon, and beyond, Scouts in the Arab Region are stepping up to...
Scouts around the world have united in an extraordinary effort to support communities devastated by disasters and conflict.
The President of the Palestinian Scout Association, Jabreel Alrjoob, visited the World Scout Bureau in Kuala Lumpur, where he was received by Secretary General Ahmad Alhendawi, Deputy Secretary General David Berg, and other senior members of staff.
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Scout Edrian Lagrimas
Support Typhoons Gaemi and Tropical Depression Butchoy has brought torrential rains and severe flooding to Metropolitan Manila and Central Luzon in the Philippines, causing widespread devastation. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods lost, and...
World Scouting welcomes the third report of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on youth, peace, and security, which was recently presented to the UN Security Council.
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World Scouting/DR Congo
A total of 805 children and 17 adults were supported through the project, which was implemented by a team of 74 young people and nine adults. Of the young people, 82 joined local Scout groups where they will continue to benefit from the educational...
“Brazil Scouts Rising Together: Post-Flood Reconstruction” project through the Scout Donation Platform.
Scouts worldwide are making a tangible difference through the Scout Donation Platform, with over $143,000 USD raised to benefit thousands around the world. Join the celebration and support the 'Donations matched: Uganda Scouts For Clean Water'...
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World Scouting/Malawi
Scouts in Malawi, Ghana, and Uganda, with the support of UK Scouts, have been purchasing and distributing insecticide treated bed nets to vulnerable people in their countries, and engaging communities in malaria prevention awareness through the...
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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...