World Scout Education Congress

The World Scout Education Congress aims to shape the future of education in Scouting. The Congress, which happens every few years, gathers National Scout Organization leadership, educators, and partners to inspire the development of educational programmes and initiatives that meet the needs of future generations.

World Non-Formal Education Forum in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (World Scout Education Congress)

4th World Scout Education Congress

Learn more about the 4th edition of the World Scout Education Congress, which took place in Paris on 1-3 December 2023. The event brought together around 400 leaders from National Scout Organizations around the world to create a roadmap for the future of education in Scouting.

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A Roadmap for the Future of Education in Scouting

The 4th World Scout Education Congress saw National Scout Organizations connect and share best practices around everything from promoting membership growth and post-pandemic recovery to strengthening educational programmes that meet the needs of future generations. 

The event explored tools and solutions for delivering education in Scouting, and developed a clear roadmap for the future focusing on themes such as sustainable development, inclusive education, intergenerational education, education technology, and youth leadership.

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