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The pandemic has affected all aspects of our life and continues to take a heavy toll on our local communities. One of the most effective tools to curb the spread of the virus and therefore restore a form of normality, is vaccination. In Montenegro...

Nairo bi, Kenya (23 March 2021)-One hundred youth from 23 countries in Africa have been recognised today as the top youth leaders in conservation in the continent. This is the first ever Top 100 young African conservation leaders list, a...

One of Scouting’s highest priorities is the safety and protection of children and youth. For many years, the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has supported National Scout Organizations to strengthen their Safe from Harm child and youth...

Effective participation of scouts and guides in Oman with success partners for community service.

Mangroves are the first line of defense for coastal communities as they stabilize shorelines by slowing erosion and provide natural barriers against increased storm surge, flooding, high winds, waves and tsunamis. Having known this, Lautoka Scouts...

The Climate Reality Project Leaders from Spain have just announced the winners of their Climate Leader Award, an initiative through which they aim to recognize individuals and entities acting on climate emergency in Spain. Among them, Scouts de...

Alice Chiozza and Aruna Rossi, two girl Scouts from the Italian association AGESCI, have been awarded with the Certificate of Honor of Alfiere della Repubblica by the President of the Republic of Italy Sergio Mattarella. Together with other 26 young...

2021 marks the 110th Anniversary of Scouting in Hong Kong. Scout Association of Hong Kong (SAHK) is rolling out a series of wonderful activities this year. A series of events include Hong Kong International Scout Regatta, APR Forum on Scouts for SDGs...

Last September, the University of Tartu, Estonia, released the results of a study that measured how the activities of the Estonian Scout Association influence youth development. The survey found that Scouts and their parents credit Scouting for...

When entering one of the health centres allocated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health, in all regions and provinces, for taking the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, one will meet the Scout Leaders and Rovers of the Saudi Arabia...

Last month, nearly 1,000 young women soared into history as the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts earning the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank. The milestone marks the continuation of a new way forward for an organisation which expanded its...

Are you a Scout and wanting to explore Kyoto but being hampered by prevailing travel restrictions? Do not be dismayed, Scout leader Shige Takahashi is here you! When pandemic broke out last year, Shige thought of having an international exchange. So...

Every year, Scouts are reminded of the crucial role that service to others plays in Scouting. Scouting day takes place on the 22nd of February of every year to celebrate Robert Baden-Powell’s birthday, the founder of the Scouting movement. This year...

Scouts across Pakistan say no to plastic as they learned about plastic pollution and how they can take part in activities that will help resolve issues related to plastic waste, and plastic pollution. The discussion on Tide Turners Challenge and...

Typhooon Ulysses unleashed powerful winds and heavy rains that destroyed low-lying areas of the Municipality of San Mateo in the Phil- ippines. The most affected places are sectors located in the lower side of two communities in the town. To support...