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Floki Hansteen
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Scouts cheering at MOVA 2022 in Switzerland.
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60 million Scouts in 2025

Scouting is bigger than ever! In 2025, World Scouting’s membership has an estimated reach of 60 million, a record high for the Movement that reflects its continued expansion into new communities, growing network of volunteers, and deepening of key...

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Egyptian Scouts participates in the national youth strategy

To mark the celebration of International Youth Day, the Government of Egypt on 12 August 2025 launched the National Youth and Sports Strategy 2025–2032, with the Scout Movement present as a principal partner in shaping the country’s vision for its...

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Youth reps attend an advocacy event

With over half the world’s population under 30, young people should be shaping the future more than ever. Yet, they remain starkly underrepresented in decision-making - only about 2.8% of parliamentarians worldwide being under 30.

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World Scouting and Malaysian Government renew strategic partnership

World Scouting and the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Education reaffirmed their long-standing partnership today with a ceremony hosted at the global headquarters

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Bangladesh Scouts Helping during the Uttara Plane Crash

On July 21, 2025, a jet crash at Milestone School in Dhaka killed 32 and injured over 170. Bangladesh Scouts acted swiftly, aiding evacuations, clearing routes for ambulances, and offering support to victims and families amid the chaos.

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Scouts of China wave the World Scouting flag
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Sílvia Maurício

Capping off ten days of adventure, learning, and friendship, the 16th World Scout Moot wrapped up in Porto, Portugal, with a spectacular closing ceremony on 3 August.

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Smiling Scouts
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Sílvia Maurício

This year in Portugal, the 16th World Scout Moot welcomed around 7,500 Scouts and volunteers from 117 countries at its main campsite in the coastal village of Cortegaça where participants engaged in workshops, games, exhibitions, activities...

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Scouts walking in Portugal
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João Silva

Scouting is about much more than just pitching tents. Through its educational programmes and activities, the Movement equips young people with the knowledge and skills they need to meet challenges and be ready for life, now and in the future.

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Delegates raise their hands during a plenary session.
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Floki Hansteen

From 19 to 23 July 2025, over 500 Scouts and Guides leaders gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the 25th European Scout Conference.

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World Scout Moot
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Telmo Domingues

The 16th World Scout Moot has now underway in Lisbon, Portugal! An engaging opening ceremony at Parque das Nações launched ten days of skill-building activities, leadership pathways, intercultural exchanges, and immersion in local communities -...

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Scouts cheering at MOVA 2022 in Switzerland.
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©Jan Thoma

The European Regions of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) are proud to announce that Switzerland has been selected to host Roverway 2028.

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Scouts sit on a stage with small campfires made of cardboard on the floor.
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©Sebastian Krahsmaier

The 25th European Scout Conference voted today to award Federazione Italiana Dello Scautismo (FIS) the right to host the 26th European Scout Conference in 2028.

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The 6 elected members of the European Scout Committee on stage.
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Floki Hansteen

On 22 July 2025, National Scout Organizations gathered at the 25th European Scout Conference officially elected the six members to serve on the European Scout Committee for the 2025–2028 Triennium.

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Scouts_Angola

The Award is one of several prestigious National honours granted to individuals and groups who have played significant roles in Angola’s journey towards independence and continue to support efforts for a peaceful nation.

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