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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.
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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...
![Scouts Lucas, Kek and Laura stand in front of a COP28 sign reading Unite, Act, Deliver](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-12/screenshot_2023-12-15_at_5.24.12_pm.png?h=cc36b4f8&itok=rnwTnhnQ)
Following COP28, Scouts call for urgent climate action and stronger accountability from governments and businesses. We are concerned by the lack of binding commitment and the overbearing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists, and we urge decision-makers...
![Kek, Lucas and Laura pose in front of a rainbow coloured wall with text saying "Why are Scouts at COP28?"](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-12/cop28_thumbnail.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=-4WdZVRs)
During COP28, three passionate Youth Representatives - Hian Leng Kek (Singapore), Laura Rodríguez Salgado (Spain) and Lucas Andriantsimba (Madagascar) - showcased the Scout Movement’s unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy and education in a...
![Presenting the Roadmap on the future of Scouting at the 4th WSEC](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-12/jpp_wse20231203_0085.jpg?h=34bbd072&itok=A-kTC53g)
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.
![Ticket to Life at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-12/ttl_malawi_2.jpg?h=790be497&itok=vYbrfZmY)
Ticket to Life initiative enables integration of vulnerable children and youth living in developing countries into society. It provides Scouting activities adapted to their needs to build knowledge and skills, which improves their quality of life...
![Four Scouts speak on stage during the World Non-Formal Education Forum](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/el_wnfef_20191211_643.jpg?h=34bbd072&itok=qVoZVWbb)
This week, the 4th World Scout Education Congress will bring together more than 500 thought leaders, educators, academics and partners from across the World Scout Movement to explore the latest trends in education and youth development, while also co...
![The white patch on the mountains behind me is what remains of the Kanderfirn glacier, which has been receding for decades due to excessive heat.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/IMG_20220614_104957.jpg?h=b4266987&itok=CpkYlylj)
Ahead of World Scouting’s participation in COP28, the UN’s annual climate change conference, hear from Hian Leng Kek, one of three WOSM Youth Representatives heading to this year’s conference in Dubai to advocate ob behalf of youth among decision...
![Scouts in Ethiopia gather around a table to discuss gender equality](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/hyutue64.jpeg?h=8abcec71&itok=DTIIzKBg)
Ethiopia is a country of 109 million people, more than 50% of whom are women and girls. Their developmental outcomes are significantly constrained by unequal gender power relations, and the Scouts have decided to stand in the gap and be counted as...
![WHO Civil Society Commission members, including WOSM, gather for an online meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/screenshot_2023-11-23_at_1.04.33_pm.png?h=c338167f&itok=5lrW6RNM)
As we aim to accelerate the attainment of health-related SDGs, WOSM joins the WHO Civil Society Commission to strengthen dialogue, foster collaboration and provide recommendations to support the WHO in its engagement with civil society at all levels.
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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.
![Scouts and UNICEF partners gather around a table in an SDG tent at the World Scout Jamboree while giving a tour to Mr. Ban Ki-moon](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/el_wsj230803_08280.jpg?h=790be497&itok=961gCmql)
In the heart of the 25th World Scout Jamboree, held in South Korea in August 2023, the Ban Ki-moon SDGs Ma-eul stood out as a vibrant and inclusive space where young people from around the world could discover the power of the World Organization of...
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