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Thirty-seven young people from around the world have been selected as World Scouting’s newest Youth Representatives, taking on an important role in bringing the voices, ideas, and experiences of Scouts into global and regional advocacy spaces.
Across many countries in Africa , Scouts play an important role in humanitarian response, working alongside communities and supporting government efforts during times of need. This initiative is one example of how Scouting helps strengthen local...
As disasters become more frequent and complex, Scouts in Tanzania are helping build safer and more resilient communities. By strengthening the capacity of regional leaders, the Tanzania Scout Association is supporting communities to face emergencies...
Through World Scouting's Green Skills for Youth-Led Climate Action initiative, Scouts in India and the Philippines are gaining practical environmental knowledge and leadership skills to help build more sustainable and climate-resilient communities.
Scouting in Bhutan recently marked a historic moment, bringing together more than 500 young people for the country’s first-ever National Scout Jamboree.
Managing crowds of millions is one of the most complex operational challenges an organisation can face, and this is exactly where the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association provided vital support during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
Scouting America is expanding opportunities for a new generation of young people, with plans to grow its membership to 2 million Scouts in the coming years and to place even stronger emphasis on volunteering.
A group of Finnish Sea Scouts and sailors is preparing to take on one of the world’s most demanding sailing challenges as they enter the Ocean Globe Race 2027–2028.
Thirty Scouts in Malawi have been trained through Messengers of Peace to lead mental wellbeing activities, challenge stigma, and support young people through the “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” initiative.
World Scouting and Accenture, have signed a new three-year global partnership focused on a shared commitment to equip young people with sustainability, innovation and leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.
A regional wave of youth-led service, in partnership with Good Deeds Day
This past week, Scouts and National Scout Organization leadership from around the world celebrated and thanked His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden for nearly 50 years of dedicated service and contributions of to the Scout Movement.
World Scouting has opened nominations for the Messengers of Peace Awards, its global youth awards and leadership programme celebrating the outstanding achievements of young Scouts who are promoting peace and contributing to the sustainability of...
A significant step forward was the commitment to make future Zonal Conferences safer and more inclusive. This includes mandatory Safe from Harm training for all delegates and the introduction of dedicated listening ears during events