Sustainable Development Goals
On behalf of the Chairperson of the World Scout Committee and myself, I am pleased to welcome you to the 41st Conference of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. I thank the Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan for their invaluable work, and...
One of the key topics featured on the second day of the 13th World Scout Youth Forum was the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how they are relevant to Scouting. This panel session invited leaders and young people in Scouting to discuss...
The 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree is set to begin on 28 July 2017, with the official ceremony scheduled for 8.00pm at the Nairamdal International Children’s Centre, Mongolia. With an anticipated of over 5,000 participants from more than...
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Scout Jamboree 2017 kicked off earlier this week at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, USA, with an estimated 31,000 Scouts, volunteers and staff. This location will be the...
The Scout Association in Tunisia, Les Scouts Tunisiens, will receive several special guests this weekend. The Chairperson of the World Scout Committee, João Armando Gonçalves, representing the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), will be...
Are you an active Scout who likes to raise awareness about global issues, interested in creating social impact and willing to use your voice to represent youth? Then you're in the right spot! WOSM is recognised as a consultative organisation by The...
Today, the world commemorates International Women’s Day to acknowledge the important roles and achievements of women in their respective communities. For over a century, since the first National Women’s Day was observed in 1909, along with the...
As a way to celebrate BP day on 22 February, Sri Lanka Scout Association and Habitat for Humanity formally agreed to organize a Scout Build – a voluntary event to build homes for victims of landslides in Aranayake, Sri Lanka. This event will be held...
A Scout delegation attended the recent Economic and Social Council (EcoSoc) Youth Forum, which was held in New York, USA from 30 - 31 January 2017. The delegation, along with other members of the UN Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) and...
Last week, I had the fantastic opportunity to experience the world of AIESEC, a worldwide organisation focused on developing the leadership potential of young people through experiential learning, volunteer experiences and professional internships...