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Geneva, World Scout Bureau, 11 August 2009 – Every year, The United Nations celebrates the International Youth Day on the 12 of August. In 2009, the message of the intergovernmental organization is “Sustainability, our challenge, our future”. Three...

The world is being threatened by climate change and Scouts have the opportunity to have their actions recognised and their voices heard amongst the world's leaders on this important issue. In December 2009, The United Nations will hold a Climate...

Never heard of the International Centre Day? It’s something to do with the Goose Network. Never heard of the Goose Network? Okay, then read on! The Goose Network is, well, a network! A network of Staff, not managers or directors, at Scout and Guide...

Over 15.000 children and young people enjoyed and participated in several activities Scouts de España and Disney Pixar developed the 4th and 5th of july at cinemas in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza and Malaga, promoting Up, a new animated...

Jambville, France; Representatives from 14 countries have come together in to participate in international training courses STIF, STAF and CHAM which began on the 25th of July and will run till the 2nd of August. The courses organized by the French...

The Hops Clan from Sakskøbing had hardly eaten the energy-friendly baked potato, before they raced to the Climate Tent. Here they found that commitment is rewarded. They were the first to receive five stamps needed for the World Scout Environment...

The sun rises above the horizon, casting against the golden sandy shores of Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, along which the Setiu River runs parallel. This is where the beautiful Setiu Wetlands, part of the Setiu River Basin and the larger Setiu...

The Scouts of the World Award is a special award showing that a young person is aware of world issues and has acquired through a voluntary service the necessary experience and skills to become a citizen of the world. Scouts of the World Award in the...

A Nature Trail/Eco-Path and a Canoe Station has been officially opened by the Association of Christian Guides and Scouts (VCP). The Nature Trail/Eco-Path is part of the ecological education programme offered by our camp site. This programme is being...

July 20, 2009 marks the 40th Anniversary of the successful Apollo 11 moon landing. Amongst the treasured items that Crew Commander, Neil Armstrong, carried with him to the Moon and back was a World Scout Badge! The former member of Boy Scouts of...

Every year the world celebrates World Environment Day on the 5th of June. This is an occasion for many around the world to demonstrate their commitment to preserving the environment. This year as is customary Scouts from around the globe stood up for...

NAIROBI, 9 July 2009 - The Scout fraternity today woke up to the saddest news of the passing of the former Regional Director for the World Scout Bureau, Africa Regional Office. Maj. (Rtd) Kinuthia Murugu passed away at 3.35 am [GMT +3] at Nairobi...

Oman Scouts & Guides Association are pleased to invite all Rovers, Scouts, Guides and Leaders from all around the world to participate in one of the activities taking place during the 18th Arab Rover Moot. The 12 August 2009 at 12:00, participants of...

L'Association des Scouts et Guides d'Oman est heureuse d'inviter des Scouts et Guides de la branche ainée et des Chefs de tous les pays du monde, à participer à l'une des activités qui aura lieu lors du 18ème Rover Moot Arabe. Le 12 août 2009, à...

A group of German Scouts initiated a project called “Book Bridge Mongolia” which aims to fill the lack of English textbooks that will significantly help young people of Mongolia in their educational development. The project was developed after German...