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Kristian Strom
Over the past decade, World Scouting has achieved substantial growth, marking a significant chapter in its history. Between 2014 and 2022, membership within World Scouting expanded by an impressive 22.6% equivalent to roughly 84 individuals joining...
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World Scouting/Kenya Scouts Association
The Kenya Scouts Association has recorded a growth of over two million, doubling its youth and adult membership to 4.4 million, following a six-months countrywide census exercise undertaken with support of the Ministry of Education across the 47...
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is pleased to welcome Association des Scouts et Guides du Mali as its 175th Member Organization.
World Scouting today welcomed Scoutisme Congolais as the 174th Member Organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), further expanding the impact of Scouting across Africa.
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World Scout Bureau
With a long-term vision to grow and become more active in the community, the National Scout Organization in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set their sights on a transformative journey to increase the number of young people involved in Scouting.
World Scouting on 24 November welcomed the Antigua and Barbuda Scout Association (ABSA) as the 173rd Member Organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).
As Scouting continues to adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, National Scout Organizations around the world are discovering ways to maintain and grow their membership.
National Scout Organizations (NSOs) gathered at this year’s first virtual Growth Campfire to share how WOSM Services helped mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing partnerships, strengthening youth and adult programmes...
GENEVA, 13 May 2022. Today CEOs and youth leaders from the Big 6 Youth Organizations met with leaders from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss the role of young people in leading COVID-19 response
Scouts across Africa commemorated the Africa Scout Day under the theme of “ultimate reconnection”, providing an opportunity for Scouts to come together again, virtually and in-person, after more than two years of staying apart due to restrictions to...
The 9th Africa Scout Youth Forum will take place from 21-23 August 2022 while the 18th Africa Scout Conference will take place from 25–28 in Nairobi, Kenya. The actual venues will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Youth Forum participants...
World Scouting today welcomed the Solomon Islands Scout Association (SISA) as its 172nd Member Organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).
The Afghanistan Scout Association (ASA) rejoined the World Organization of the Scout Movement in January 2020, marking a the resurgence of Scouting in Afghanistan following a period of reconstruction and reunification that has been supported by local...
Last year was a record year in terms of membership growth for Scouterna, The Guides and Scouts of Sweden. The organization has succeeded in adapting to the new reality through offering innovative educational opportunities throughout the health crisis...