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![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.
![A group of happy Scouts from Chile helping in their community.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/op3hioog.jpeg?h=8abcec71&itok=fNCTBMwP)
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...
![Scouts giving sustainable education training](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-10/m7ggt77w.jpeg?h=34bbd072&itok=s7PgxodG)
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...
![A Scouts for SDGs and World Scouting scarf are displayed on a desk in the foreground of the United Nations General Assembly](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-10/img_3778.jpg?h=48afec82&itok=9HJr7fFH)
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.
![New partnership with EU and Big Six supports youth for SDGs](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-10/p061941-345206.jpg?h=9dd951d5&itok=hfeX_BGl)
World Scouting is partnering with the European Commission and Big Six Youth Organizations to drive youth-led change for the SDGs through Global Youth Mobilization (GYM).
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Through the Plastic Turner Challenge, the Sanumá patrol achieved its mission of raising awareness about recycling and its importance among the 21 GEMAN Scout community. They not only earned their recycling badges but also left an indelible mark on...
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