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Over 2,000 Scouts from 174 countries will gather in Cairo for the 43rd World Scout Conference from 19 to 23 August 2024, marking a historic moment for the global movement as it decides on its vision and direction for the next decade.
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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Discover the triumphs of World Scouting in 2023! With over 5% growth in membership, nearing 3 billion hours of community service, and strengthening global partnerships, we're building a better world and empowering youth. Join us in celebrating our...
Let me take you on a journey back to 2007 when my son Alex and I had just arrived in Bucharest, leaving behind the familiarity of a smaller city in Romania. We were newcomers to this big new city, with me still trying to familiarise myself with the...
As world leaders get ready to gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and SDG Summit, World Scouting is challenging leaders, institutions, corporations, and other civil society organisations to move from words and...
Closing ceremony of the 25th World Scout Jamboree reunites Scouts at Seoul World Cup Stadium
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WOSM updates from the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
The global Scout community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Lord Michael Baden-Powell, grandson of the Founder of Scouting, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who has Gone Home peacefully on 3 July 2023 at the age of 82.
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Hundreds of Scouts from 20 countries from Africa and Europe joined by a host of guests and partners gathered to celebrate the Scout Movement’s efforts in the areas of education and moulding of young people, training of adults and implementation of...
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From brainstorming the shape of the European Network of Communication to support volunteers and staff of NSOs and NSAs in the field of communications to opening spaces for sharing practices on merchandise, Scout magazines and communication channels
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On behalf of 57 million Scouts worldwide, World Scouting attended the Transforming Education Summit to advocate for practical, youth-led, and skills-based learning opportunities, which we've provided to Scouts for over 100 years as an essential...
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Young people need modern, holistic education systems that fit the digital revolution we’ve undergone and equip them with skills for a life with dignity, including resilience, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and intercultural communication. With a...
The World Organization of the Scout Movement expresses its deepest sympathy at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a dedicated supporter of Scouting and youth education.
Today World Scouting is excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website: scout.org!