Africa News

We commemorate the going home of #BadenPowell, the Chief Scout of the World, today. He passed on peacefully in Nyeri, Africa on the morning of 8 January 1941. 75 years on, his vision of a better world and his spirit of service and peace continue to...

Mr NG Ah-ming and Mr HO Yan-man Hubert have been newly appointed as Chief Commissioner and International Commissioner of Scout Association of Hong Kong (SAHK) respectively. Mr NG Ah-ming, the Chief Commissioner of Hong Kong, has been actively...

Asia-Pacific Support Centre Team ready to serve in 2016 with the Law of Countability: To build character, to be competent, committed, consistent and cohesive, underscoring that the greatest compliment one can receive is being counted on.

As Scouts we regularly offer help and support in our local communities. And more and more we tell others our story, too. Usually in our own networks and in local news. Sometimes the story is picked up regionally or even worldwide. This is how a local...

Scouting encourages diversity and inclusion. Here's one good example featured by The Washington Post. Photo credit: The Washington Post

Scouts and Guides contributing to refugee support activities in their local communities in Europe (36): a story from Kratigos Beach south of Mytilene on Lesbos (GR) Scouts from the 2nd Mytilene Scout Group and the 3rd Mytilene Sea Scout Group, both...

WOSM’s Vision sets out a clear ambition for 2023 – by that year we want 100 million young people to inspire change in their local communities and in the world, and so ensure Scouting is recognised as the leading educational youth movement in the...

by taking this quick survey on the World Scout Moot! We want to make the next Moot a more impactful experience for everyone. Help us achieve our mission, go to scout.org/mootreview now.

The members of the Africa Scout Committee and staff of the World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre wish all Scouts, partners and supporters of the Scout Movement happy festive season. We thank you for the support and collaboration extended to...

Curious about the work done on world level in Scouting so far? Check out this video and stay tuned for updates from the mid-term review in May 2016!

Season's greetings from the staff of the Asia-Pacific Support Centre.

Are you an experienced project manager who's passionate about Scouting and technology, and looking for an exciting growth opportunity? If yes, read on. We're recruiting a Project Manager for Social Funding, someone who will bring in the experience...

Regional Chairman Paul Parkinson is visiting the APR Support Centre this week to meet the APR executives and know more about regional operations. "My goal is to advance this region which has the great potential, to meet the WOSM membership goal. I...