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![Scouts with humanitarian aid kits](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-02/img_7605.jpg?h=cc9f8bf2&itok=CKTUIMh1)
In response to the wildfires in Chile's Valparaíso region, the Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile (Scouts and Guides of Chile) has activated nationwide solidarity and compassion.
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After the 2023 earthquake in Morocco, the Scouts for Morocco swiftly responded, showcasing resilience, solidarity, and hope through the Scout Donation Platform.
![Kamba do peito participants](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-02/kamba_do_peito_4.jpg?h=f1b20522&itok=FqKcGxju)
“Kamba do Peito”, or “Friends of the Heart,” is a sexual and reproductive health education programme by Associação de Escuteiros de Angola seeking to eliminate the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other STIs, improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy...
![Scouts Colombia all together after a day of beach cleaning](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-01/screenshot_2024-01-24_at_17.08.58.png?h=52232b69&itok=_nVeaKdr)
The "One Beach at a Time" project from Scouts of Colombia, turned a beach cleanup into a transformative mission. Joining EarthTribe's challenges, they collected 11.5 kg of PET caps, 24 sheets of 50 kg trash, and creatively reused materials. This...
![Young Scouts from Togo take part in a reforestation project. They carefully plant young shoots in a field, under the benevolent gaze of an overcast sky. Their colorful jerseys stand out against the surrounding green, illustrating their dynamism and commitment to the environment.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-01/picture_2.png?h=5eba7a37&itok=klnrOVOL)
The Association Scoute du Togo (AST) places youth self-employment at the heart of its initiatives, as it strives to make Scouting the youth organization most capable of bringing about positive change in the country's communities.
![A vibrant yoga session in progress with a World Scouting consultant at the front, and students following along with raised arms in tree pose. They are participating in the movement part of the Mental Health Challenge.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-01/ml_newdelhi20240112_1047.jpg?h=1692c7cf&itok=GpsSHO-n)
We are excited to start our Health and Well-being Initiative under Scouts for SDGs. Our goal? To help young people everywhere understand and take care of their health in every way – including mental health, healthy lifestyles, personal safety, and...
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Every year, the dedicated Portuguese scouts of Corpo Nacional de Escutas lead the Month of the Sea (Mês do Mar) campaign, a collaborative effort with the Oceano Azul Foundation (FOA) and the Lisbon Oceanarium.
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Discover the triumphs of World Scouting in 2023! With over 5% growth in membership, nearing 3 billion hours of community service, and strengthening global partnerships, we're building a better world and empowering youth. Join us in celebrating our...
![Scouts Lucas, Kek and Laura stand in front of a COP28 sign reading Unite, Act, Deliver](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-12/screenshot_2023-12-15_at_5.24.12_pm.png?h=cc36b4f8&itok=rnwTnhnQ)
Following COP28, Scouts call for urgent climate action and stronger accountability from governments and businesses. We are concerned by the lack of binding commitment and the overbearing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists, and we urge decision-makers...
![Kek, Lucas and Laura pose in front of a rainbow coloured wall with text saying "Why are Scouts at COP28?"](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-12/cop28_thumbnail.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=-4WdZVRs)
During COP28, three passionate Youth Representatives - Hian Leng Kek (Singapore), Laura Rodríguez Salgado (Spain) and Lucas Andriantsimba (Madagascar) - showcased the Scout Movement’s unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy and education in a...
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The 4th World Scout Education Congress concluded with a clear and collective call to action for education in Scouting to be more transformative, inclusive and innovative for millions of young people and volunteers worldwide.
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Ticket to Life initiative enables integration of vulnerable children and youth living in developing countries into society. It provides Scouting activities adapted to their needs to build knowledge and skills, which improves their quality of life...
![Four Scouts speak on stage during the World Non-Formal Education Forum](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/el_wnfef_20191211_643.jpg?h=34bbd072&itok=qVoZVWbb)
This week, the 4th World Scout Education Congress will bring together more than 500 thought leaders, educators, academics and partners from across the World Scout Movement to explore the latest trends in education and youth development, while also co...
![The white patch on the mountains behind me is what remains of the Kanderfirn glacier, which has been receding for decades due to excessive heat.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/IMG_20220614_104957.jpg?h=b4266987&itok=CpkYlylj)
Ahead of World Scouting’s participation in COP28, the UN’s annual climate change conference, hear from Hian Leng Kek, one of three WOSM Youth Representatives heading to this year’s conference in Dubai to advocate ob behalf of youth among decision...
![Scouts in Ethiopia gather around a table to discuss gender equality](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2023-11/hyutue64.jpeg?h=8abcec71&itok=DTIIzKBg)
Ethiopia is a country of 109 million people, more than 50% of whom are women and girls. Their developmental outcomes are significantly constrained by unequal gender power relations, and the Scouts have decided to stand in the gap and be counted as...