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What does it take to turn a local concern into real change? For 40 young people and youth workers from across Europe, the answer began in the historic city of Tomar, Portugal.
What if the next big idea came from a young Scout? Across the Philippines, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Impact Innovators Challenge is proving it through youth-led solutions to real community challenges.
The idea that impact comes later in life is being challenged by thousands of Scouts across Indonesia.
More than 3,000 Scouts and volunteers from across Europe and beyond gathered in Czechia last weekend as Intercamp 2026 returned to the country for the first time in ten years.
The tournament used sport as a simple and powerful way to bring young people together, regardless of their background or political views. Between matches, the Messengers of Peace ambassadors led small group discussions on peace building, leadership...
Sixteen NSOs. Over 1,000 participants. One shared commitment: keeping every Scout safe.
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.