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Africa Scout Region

Scouting in Africa is among the leading youth movements in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over 8 million young people and more than 620,000 adult volunteers are registered in the region. The Africa Scout Region has among the highest number of Member Organizations in the world. It supports 42 National Scout Organizations, and is also home to seven potential members. 
42
Member Organizations
8 million+
Scouts
620,000+
Adult volunteers
1.32%
Youth registered as Scouts in Africa

Our Initiatives

food for life logo

The project responds to food crises facing countries in Africa by equipping the youth with agricultural skills to produce their own food.

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unguvu initiative

Unguvu, which means “strength through unity” in Swahili, strengthens existing Africa-Europe partnerships and creates new ones. It is the first multilateral project of its kind between the African and European Scout Regions. 

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u-report

This digital participation platform lets communities make their voices heard on issues that they care about in real time. Leaders can then response and make decisions based on the latest information.

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ILT Burundi 2024
© World Scout Bureau / Nelson Opany
6 minutes
KSA Census 2024
World Scouting/Kenya Scouts Association
3 minutes
Scouts bring hope to children after volcanic eruption in DRC
World Scouting/DR Congo
4 minutes
eric frank trust
UNICEF Logo
UNEP Logo
KAICIID Logo
Africa Scout Foundation
Emblem Scout
World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre
Rowallan National Scouts Camp Kibera Drive, Opposite ASK Jamhuri Park Gate “E”
Nairobi
Kenya
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