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ZHP received the EESC Civil Society Prize 2022.

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The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association has been awarded the Civil Society Prize 2022 by the European Economic and Social Committee. ZHP was recognised for humanitarian aid provided across the country: at 6 border crossings and in 147 local aid...

As a passionate advocate for nature and the outdoors, Bianca Iloaia, a Scout from Romania, is leading efforts to raise awareness on climate change and sustainability within her Scout group and local communities.

Today, World Scouting is proud to honour 12 incredible young people with this year’s Messengers of Peace Heroes Award for their outstanding service and contributions towards building peace and promoting sustainable development in their communities.

Marci created the “Friendship Book”, a child-friendly activity book that the National Scout Organization (NSO) in Hungary has published and distributed to over 100 Ukrainian young people for the booklet’s reflective and peacebuilding nature.

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Marci Hajdu, 26-years old, is a Scout leader in Hungary, who was among the first responders at a railway station, assisting newly arrived refugee families from Ukraine. Marci holds a degree in psychology and has been actively involved in the UAct...

World Scout Bureau - Júlia Pérez Lema

From brainstorming the shape of the European Network of Communication to support volunteers and staff of NSOs and NSAs in the field of communications to opening spaces for sharing practices on merchandise, Scout magazines and communication channels

The first European Sustainability Forum concluded on Sunday, 23 October with the creation of a new European network of representatives from National Scout Organizations (NSOs), National Scout Associations (NSAs) and other partners to strengthen...

Scouts in Switzerland works cleaning their local community in autumn

Scouting’s leadership from 31 National Scout Organizations (NSOs) and National Scout Associations (NSAs) representing 25 countries will convene this week for the first European Sustainability Forum to share knowledge and advance an common agenda for...

Scouts in Libya joined together to take part in the Jamboree On The Internet (@Joma.Tarua.n.sasi)

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Millions of young people connected from more than 150 countries across the globe this weekend, 14-16 October 2022, during World Scouting’s annual digital and radio jamboree. For many Scouts, JOTA-JOTI 2022 was particularly important as they reconnect...

As families fled the escalating violence in Ukraine, young Scouts like 25-year-old Raluca were among the first responders at the borders of neighbouring countries, offering urgent support like food, accommodation and access to information to help the...

On 10 June 2022 a small ceremony was held in the Charlemagne building of the European Commission at the presence of Stefaan De Rynck, Head of the European Commission Representation in Belgium, Ciril Stokelj, Director for Visitors at the European...

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