Igniting change: 3rd Africa Scout Academy strengthens youth programme and resource mobilisation in Africa
From 12 to 14 February 2026, Nairobi, Kenya, hosted the 3rd Africa Scout Academy, bringing together twenty-nine leaders from National Scout Organisations across the continent. Organised by the Africa Scout Region and supported by the Messengers of Peace (MoP) Fund, the Academy focused on strengthening competencies in Youth Programme innovation, resource mobilisation, and asset management.
جميع الحقوق محفوظة
Léandre Marcinkowski
Designed as a practical and collaborative learning experience, the Academy equipped participants with tools to enhance Youth Programme delivery using the Guide to Youth Programme in Scouting (GPS) and to advance Scouts for SDGs initiatives. At the same time, it strengthened their capacity to transform campsites and Scout centres into sustainable hubs through effective resource mobilisation and sound financial management.
Interactive learning formats enriched the experience. Exposure to the SDGs Academy for Children, an interconnected hub that guides learners in identifying challenges and designing sustainable solutions, offered practical insights into youth-led development.
The SDGs Hub broadened my understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals. When I return home, I will integrate this knowledge into our youth programme to ensure it aligns with the global development agenda, making it more innovative and responsive to the needs of young people
Kastelic James Christopher
National Youth Programme Commissioner, Scouts of Namibia
Visits to the Scout Shop and Rowallan Camp further deepened understanding of sustainability in practice. Participants explored how facilities can be managed efficiently while generating resources to support Scouting’s mission.
Throughout the Academy, storytelling emerged as a powerful tool, essential for demonstrating impact, inspiring partnerships, and mobilising support. Participants strengthened their ability to communicate the value of Scouting and the transformative power of youth-led initiatives.
جميع الحقوق محفوظة
Léandre Marcinkowski
As the Academy concluded, participants presented practical action plans tailored to their national contexts, clear roadmaps for strengthening Youth Programmes, enhancing governance, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Through the generous support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with World Scouting, under the Messengers of Peace Fund, these leaders have been empowered not only with skills but with renewed purpose.
About Messengers of Peace
The Messengers of Peace initiative supports National Scout Organizations in delivering projects that inspire young people as champions of peace, strengthen organisational capacity, and implement impactful community actions. Funded with the support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Messengers of Peace projects aim to empower Scouts to take action as active citizens in peace and sustainable development at local, national, and regional levels.