Africa News

The 17th Africa Scout Conference has today elected four new members to the Africa Scout Committee for period 2018-2021. From a total of 12 candidates nominated by different National Scout Organizations, who earlier on had an opportunity to share...

Following presentation of their respective bids to host different upcoming regional events; the Association des Scouts du Niger has been nominated by the Conference to host the 2019 Africa Scout Day. To host the 18th Africa Scout Conference and 9th...

7th September 2018, Harare - Zimbabwe: Over 200 Leaders of Scouting drawn from more than 40 countries in Africa and beyond have gathered at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe for the 17th Africa Scout Conference that opened today. The event...

In an interesting development for Scouting in the island-country of Singapore, The Singapore Scout Association (SSA) has recently inked a five-year partnership agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) of the Republic...

The Scouts of Brazil (Escoteiros do Brazil) is holding its second National Scout Education Congress to discuss key issues in non-formal education and Scouting. The three-day event will start on September 7 in Campinas in the state of São Paulo with...

Introduction The WAGGGS WOSM Consultative Committee (WWCC) met on 1 September 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing WAGGGS were Ana Maria Mideros, Chair, World Board; Connie Matsui, Vice-Chair, World Board and Sarah Nancollas, Chief Executive...

In recognition of their outstanding contributions in making positive changes in communities and in the lives of other people, we are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Asia-Pacific Messengers of Peace Heroes Award 2018. Nawang Gyaltsen...

World Scouting has deepened its commitment to the UN’s flagship gender equality campaign with the release of the HeForShe action kit to help Scouts across the world become advocates for gender equality and commit to HeForShe by 2020. The action kit...

After most of them being taken through the Dialogue for Peace training, International Leadership training & Young Correspondents and Spokespersons Training, participants at the 8th Africa Scout Youth Forum were quite ready to begin the fruitful...

The participants of the Regional Dialogue for Peace ToT Training which was concluded successfully in Harare, Zimbabwe were put in touch with the reality of what is clearly their much-needed actions in the world. Through the training, they sharpened...

With the closing of the International Leadership Training in Harare, Zimbabwe, Scouting in Africa marked milestone in its efforts to empower young people with the necessary skills they needed to become the leaders of change. This is part of the...

The World Scout Bureau Africa support Centre conducted a one-day workshop for Scouts drawn from 20 countries to enable them acquire knowledge and skill to accurately, effectively and consistently represent Scouting – under the Young Correspondents...

Maryem Salama, 17, grew up in what she describes as a conservative Tunisian family. She wasn’t allowed to go out by herself or get involved in sports. But a year ago, she joined the Scouts and now she’s camping with friends and enjoying the outdoors...

Harare - Zimbabwe: Over 50 Scouts from 29 countries all over Africa and beyond have converge at the ZESA national Training Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe for the 8th Africa Scout Youth Forum that will be run from 4th – 6th September 2018. The event is...

Since 95 years Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) welcomes thousands of Scouts at the Permanent Mini Jamboree to enable Scouts to spend an adventure of their lifetime at their international home of Scouting in the heart of the Swiss Alps...