News and Stories
Over 170 Scout leaders from FOS Open Scouting gathered at the Flemish Parliament on March 5, 2024, for the annual Leadership Council. In keeping with this year's council theme, "Aan Zet" (Dutch for "your move"), the focus was on engaging young...
Copyright
World Tour of the Scout Movement
If we were to choose a starting point for the World Tour of the Scout Movement, rather than using Germany, we would need to go back to the World Scout Jamboree 2019 in the United States.
Copyright
World Scouting/Madagascar
Since 2022, the Plastic Tide Turners project in Madagascar has encouraged over 4,500 young people to become aware of plastic pollution, inspiring them to develop leadership and advocacy skills and engage in innovative activities that help to protect...
World Scouting and the UN Environment Programme have renewed their long-standing partnership to engage young people in climate action and education in response to the climate emergency facing our planet.
Copyright
Linnea Wedelin
The 15th WOSM Agora, held at the Göransborg Scout Centre in Sweden from April 3-7, 2024, brought together over 56 Rovers from 22 countries for a unique event driven by the motto "for Rovers, by Rovers."
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.
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...
Copyright
Till Sanders
Louise Lundbye serves as a Project Support and Event Management Officer for the Europe Support Centre in Brussels. Her journey with the World Organization of the Scout Movement began in 2023 when she joined as a volunteer through the European...
Copyright
World Scout Bureau - Júlia Pérez Lema
Today, a new research report and innovative tool is launched, showcasing the impact of youth organisations and the role of youth development in shaping tomorrow's leaders, empowering young individuals with essential life skills and fostering...
Copyright
Zuzana Havlinova
Youth organisations are at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's leaders, empowering young individuals with essential life skills and fostering resilience. As we recognise the pivotal role of youth work, the MIYO (Measuring Impact of Youth...
Copyright
National Environment Department of CNE
Every year, the dedicated Portuguese scouts of Corpo Nacional de Escutas lead the Month of the Sea (Mês do Mar) campaign, a collaborative effort with the Oceano Azul Foundation (FOA) and the Lisbon Oceanarium.
The 4th World Scout Education Congress concluded with a clear and collective call to action for education in Scouting to be more transformative, inclusive and innovative for millions of young people and volunteers worldwide.
Copyright
MCSSZ
In the heart of Hungarian Scouting history lies a tale that echoes through the ages — a story of fellowship, adventure, and the birth of scouting.
Copyright
World Scout Bureau
Since 2018, Scouts in Senegal have helped improve the lives of over 5,000 people through their environmental project 'bois scout'. Through innovation, passion and sustainable action, they are making sure the community knows how to care for their...