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In fulfilling our duty to promote peace, World Scouting Youth Representatives have been involved in co-drafting a global youth campaign with the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security to mobilize the voices of millions for global peace. Learn...
![Palestinian Scouts help support children in refugee camps in Gaza](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/6ns9mqjs.jpeg?h=84a879fb&itok=uyS_PeHn)
In the heart of war-torn Gaza, Palestinian Scouts are braving unimaginable risks to offer hope and vital aid to hundreds of children and families displaced by the ongoing war.
![Mexican Scouts organising supplies and collaborating with Mexican Red Cross](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/whatsapp_image_2023-10-28_at_12.26.031.jpeg?h=29234840&itok=9_vvz4I-)
Support Scouts de Mexico after hurricane Otis by channeling resources to Scouts' on-the-ground relief efforts and fostering resilience, solidarity, and hope in the face of overwhelming devastation.
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IMPAKTA is an innovative project designed to empower young people and inspire them to address the local challenges they face in their communities.
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The International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) signed on 30 October a new Memorandum of Understanding, setting a clear path to enhanced and expanded future collaboration.
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As civilian deaths continue to rise following three weeks of deadly violence, World Scouting joins the international community in calling for an immediate end to this cycle of devastating hostilities.
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The 10th edition of the Educational Methods Forum, held from 11 to 15 October 2023 in Skopje, marked a significant milestone in the journey of European scouting. With 74 participants from 26 countries representing scout organizations, the event...
![Indonesian Scouts assemble an amateur radio station during JOTA-JOTI 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-10/1000052857.jpg?h=bb3b5ec2&itok=oqYBPo4j)
The largest annual Scout event has just wrapped up a record year for participation! JOTA-JOTI saw a record 600,000 registered participants - which means a 40% increase in registration on our platform compared to last year! This includes 7000+ Scout...
![Egyptian Scouts participate in activities during JOTA-JOTI 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-10/a753d5e4-45fd-45ba-a801-9c7e2420582e_1.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=HkmbLAOt)
JOTA-JOTI is the largest annual gathering of Scouts across the globe! From 20-22 October 2023, Scouts in more than 150 countries will be connecting through our digital campsite and amateur radio to meet Scouts from different places, play games, learn...
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As the global Scouting community continues to witness the unprecedented escalation of violence and loss of lives in Israel and Gaza, Palestine, our hearts and thoughts go out to the many innocent children, young people, families as well as Scouts who...
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A group of Scouts in Bolivia to undertake an ambitious reforestation and conservation project in their beloved Campo Escuela Arani - the National Campsite of Scouts of Bolivia. Over the years, this campsite has witnessed numerous national and...
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As the dust settles on another action-packed Scouting engagement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, let’s look back on what we achieved and what’s next in the world of World Scouting advocacy and partnerships.
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