As we mark the joint birthday of our Founders today, we celebrate everything that Guiding and Scouting stands for across the world – fun, friendship and giving young people the skills, attitudes and opportunities that can change themselves, their...
From the 9 - 12 January 2017, the Secretary General designate, representatives from World and Regional Scout Committees, World and Regional Youth Advisors and World Scout Bureau staff gathered at the Global Support Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
Myanmar Scout celebrated 100 years of Scouting in the country on 23 December 2016. Scouts and key leaders of Myanmar were joined by Regional Scout Committee member Dr. Pattaroj Kamonrojsiri in a special ceremony. Republic of the Union of Myanmar...
15 July 206, UN Headquarters New York - UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) published the World Youth Report entitled: "Youth Civic Engagement". The World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement, compiled by the UN Department of...
On the occasion of #IWD2016, World Scout Committee (WSC) Chairperson, João Armando Gonçalves, and WOSM Secretary General, Scott Teare share their thoughts on gender equality and how Scouting is making a difference by encouraging both genders to...
Last Sunday, the local scout troop in Bridlington, UK joined forces with the Bridlington Lions to plant 1,000 bulbs near Burlington Junior School. Scouts across the country are taking action in their local communities as part of the Million Hands...
“All the tents we have, we have given to the people in need. We are helping them in every way we can,” said Shrijan Amatya, a Rover Scout from Nepal. “The situation here is not good,” he hurriedly said before abandoning the call as they just had yet...
Dear Brother and Sister Scouts, Yesterday, the people of Nepal experienced the country’s worst earthquake in more than 80 years. Within minutes, the powerful 7.9-magnitude quake devastated the entire nation, particularly the populous Kathmandu Valley...
The 33rd International Youth Meeting Dachau (IYM) will take place from 1st to 14th August 2015. It is a place for young people from all over the world to discuss issues concerning the pat, the present and the future. Young people will look at the...
Dear Brother and Sister Scouts During his lifetime, B-P gave a good number of speeches, addressing Scouts and Guides, their parents and members of the public. On this special day, I recall a meaningful excerpt from his 80th birthday speech, in which...