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Kamil Jasinski

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) concludes the five-day WeAct Forum, which brought together over 150 Scouts and representatives from humanitarian organisations this week in Krakow, Poland.

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Joined by over 150 participants across 22 countries, big youth organisations will collaborate and work together towards community projects and engage the youth in their organisations.

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Scouts in Sudan help manage crowds of people and distribution of aid throughout the war
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World Scout Bureau

Following the outbreak of armed conflict in early May, Scouting in Sudan offers a beacon of hope and solidarity, providing assistance and support to affected communities. As a Movement based on volunteerism and duty towards others, Scouts are peace...

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Scout collecting waste in river

In Rio de Janeiro, a crowd of enthusiastic volunteers, including more than two hundred Scouts, joined in an inspiring day of cleaning up the beaches, followed by an emotional symbolic hug known as "Aquele Abraço" ("That Hug"). ) on the beach of São...

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Hundred Scouts are gathered before a scenario.
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Michal Janata

The National Scout Jamboree 2023 is the largest gathering of scouts in the Czech Republic since 1931. This event brings together 5,000 boys and girls aged 10-16, over 550 adult and teenage volunteers, and a large organisational team.

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Four young Scouts and Guides stand showing a box used for raising funds.
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When the camera starts filming, young Scouts and Guides welcome Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit to a campfire at Øvresetertjern in Nordmarka (Norway).

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Scouts with and without disabilities stand together during the Arab parajamboree
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World Scout Bureau

Imagine a place where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is the norm, and barriers are broken down. This is exactly what the second Arab Scout Inclusive Camp (Parajamboree) was all about. From 29 April to 5 May 2023, Scouts from Arab countries came...

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Earth Tribe planet

We are challenging you today to start the conversation about Earth Tribe in your Schools, communities and churches. The idea is to sensibilize other young people with real data about what is happening now to Earth and how they will be able to...

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Earth Tribe planet

El desafío es comenzar la conversación sobre la Tribu de la Tierra en tus escuelas, comunidades e iglesias. La idea es sensibilizar a otros jóvenes con datos reales sobre lo que está pasando a nuestro Planeta Tierra y cómo cada uno puede colaborar...

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Slovensky Skauting

Veronika is a 21-year-old Scout in Slovakia. She became active in community service actions during the COVID-19 pandemic when Slovakian Scouts led response efforts like delivering face masks and respirators.

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Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and Jutta Urpilainen, European Commission Directorate for International Partnerships
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Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary General of WOSM and Jutta Urpilainen, European Commission Directorate for International Partnerships, met to discuss the challenges facing young people around the world and Scouting’s role in supporting the European...

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Canadian Scouts pose for a photo

For more than 100 years, Scouts Canada has given millions of young people unique and enriching experiences towards developing important skills and values, encouraging them to be curious, adventurous, and responsible members of society.

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