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From left to right, Dr. Mohamed Omar, Chairman of the World Scout Conference Executive Committee; Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary-General, World Organization of the Scout Movement; Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sport of Egypt; 3 Scouts holding a cup

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.

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KISC100 - Kander 100 was a once-in-a-lifetime Jamboree for young people from around the world and was the highlight of the KISC Centenary celebrations; a Jamboree bringing together Scouts and Guides from many countries and regions in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
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©Luís Silva - KISC

Pollution reduction, Decarbonisation, Net Zero, Green House Gas emissions reduction, 1.5C pathway, science-based targets, climate, and biodiversity crisis – lots of different ways to say the same thing – that we urgently need to reduce our footprints...

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Scouts bring hope to children after volcanic eruption in DRC
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World Scouting/DR Congo

A total of 805 children and 17 adults were supported through the project, which was implemented by a team of 74 young people and nine adults. Of the young people, 82 joined local Scout groups where they will continue to benefit from the educational...

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Combating early marriage and teenage pregnancy in rural Zambia through education and empowerment
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World Scouting/Zambia

The Zambia Scouts Association launched the “ Give Me a Future, Not a Husband" project with support from the Messengers of Peace Support Fund. The initiative empowers women and girls, helping them return to school, providing support for their children...

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Scout-led solutions to unemployment and illegal migration in Guinea
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World Scouting/Guinea

Scouts put their project into action with a series of workshops to empower 200 young people and women with leadership and entrepreneurship skills, focusing on agribusiness. In addition to business training, the project established four agricultural...

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Plastic tide turners in Madagascar
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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...

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Scouts reconstructions

“Brazil Scouts Rising Together: Post-Flood Reconstruction” project through the Scout Donation Platform.

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Tide Turner Scouts cleaning up the river near City Park, Parklands, Nairobi to raise awareness on plastic pollution

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.

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Scouts in Uganda with access to clean water

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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Post-admission support visit to Congo Brazzavile
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World Scout Bureau Inc./ Nelson Opany

The post-admission capacity building and support visit to Scoutisme Congolais focused on assessing the status of Scouting in the country and exploring how to better support the growth and development of the movement while ensuring compliance with...

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A group of young people wearing Scout uniforms are part of a panel.
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CNGEI

While European youth are essential to our society, their political representation often falls short of reflecting their numbers and concerns. Even though one in five Europeans is between 18 and 35, only 6% of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)...

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YUNGA Nutrition Badge in Madagascar
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UNICEF

The project had a profound effect, reaching over 422,500 children, adolescents, and vulnerable women in the targeted districts. It fostered an increased awareness about healthy eating habits and the nutritional value of local foods, setting a...

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