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Our team interviewed John Silva, a Scout from Colombia who embarked on a challenge to ride his scooter across the U.S. to volunteer at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. John shares his journey and his message to young people: Q: Tell me about yourself...

At the World Scout Jamboree, participants use immersive video technology to connect with refugees around the world and build empathy for their plight. By Trevor Kincaid, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) At the end of the winding...

At the ECO Fest held on 21 July 2019 in Singapore, Scouts shared with visitors how to inject new life to recycled bottles and transform them into beautiful planters. ECO Fest is an initiative organised by students and families residing near the...

• World Scouting, in partnership with HeForShe – the global solidarity movement for gender equality, invites international Scouts to commit to gender equality, engaging over 40,000 Scouts at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. • The partnership for gender...

• World Scouting, in partnership with HeForShe – the global solidarity movement for gender equality, invites international Scouts to commit to gender equality, engaging over 40,000 Scouts at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. • The partnership for gender...

Walking down its green hilly lanes, one notices the variety of small neighbourhoods that line its path. It is the Global Development Village (GDV). The neighbourhoods welcome visitors to explore a different world of learning to unlock a global vision...

With its vibrantly colorful interior, the Better World tent is an interactive exhibition of World Scouting’s programmes at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. The educational space helps young people understand their contribution in creating a better...

In high spirits, colourful sights, and harmonious sounds, Scouts from all walks of life gathered for a day of multicultural festivities at the World Scout Jamboree on 26 July. The Cultural Celebration Day embraces the cultural diversity of the Scout...

“Dialogue is a small action with a big change.” More than 40,000 Scouts from 150 countries are gathering in West Virginia, USA for this year’s 24th World Scout Jamboree under the theme “Unlock a New World.” As part of its five years of cooperation...

West Virginia, USA, 25 July 2019 – World Scouting is launching its new Panda Badge today at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in partnership with WWF. The new badge aims to raise awareness among Scouts and inspire action on nature and the environment in...

45,000 young people from nearly every country in the world gathered, standing side by side to celebrate the opening ceremony of the 24th World Scout Jamboree in wild and wonderful West Virginia. After months of planning, preparation and anticipation...

GLEN JEAN, WV, July 24, 2019 - 45,000 young people got an extraordinary thrill when Chief Ambassador of World Scouting Bear Grylls made a surprise appearance at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. Bear arrived at the 10,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in...

A special firefighting team from the government of Bhutan demonstrated to 125 Scouts the basic firefighting techniques during the 12th Leadership Camp. Firefighting is just one of the life skills that Scouts learn from well-experienced leaders. His...

Fifty Years After NASA Astronaut and Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong Set Foot on the Moon NASA Astronaut and Assistant Scoutmaster Drew Morgan and Fellow Crew Members to Speak to Scouts at the 24th World Scout Jamboree Directly from the International...

Rovers in the northeastern part of India have been mobilised to help people affected by flood due to incessant rains since the 14 th of July. Some Rovers braved the flood and evacuated residents who were trapped in their houses, others distributed...