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Last Friday, more than 30 people from all over the world arrived in Malaysia to attend the Messenger of Peace Heroes ceremony which was held on 3 December 2017 at the World Scout Bureau Global Support Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Throughout the weekend...

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There’s a hero in everyone just waiting to be inspired. In their quest to fulfil the Scout Promise, and by experiencing life-changing Scouting activities, generations of Scouts have been inspired to take positive actions. In fact, some have gone...

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The President of Colombia and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, Juan Manuel Santos, was named Honorary Ambassador of the Messenger of Peace Programme by the Scouts of Colombia and the World Scout Bureau - Interamerican Regional Support Centre...

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After 14 days of discussions, negotiations, actions and meetings, the COP23 in Bonn is over. It was an exceptional time for the city, as well as for the participants. We, the three Scout delegates tried to be as active as possible in the second week...

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On World Children's Day, Scouts aged 10-15 years old from the Malaysian National Scout Organization reported for work at the World Scout Bureau today and took over some key leadership roles. Sofea, 10, took her seat at the Office of the Secretary...

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Young people are our future. Today’s young people are tomorrow’s scientists, politicians, doctors, teachers and the list goes on. In the future, they will inherit everything that we possess and accomplish, and will be charged with protecting the weak...

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Sea Scouts Marc Dubos and Jacques Arnaud Seyrig are passionate about Scouting and the ocean. They met a Sea Scout camp organised by the French National Scout Association, Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs Unionistes de France, 35 years ago and are now...

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Remembrance Day, which falls on 11 November, marks the end of the World War I. Also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, it is a day to recognise and remember the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians who died in wars and conflict. Many wear the red...

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Scouts Australia launched You + Lead, a three-part Leadership Development Programme for Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts earlier this year. Through this unique programme, Scouts begin by learning about themselves first, before learning to...

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You are invited to join the Swedish Scouts on their outdoor adventures, through Scout View! A unique combination of Scouting and technology, the recently launched platform offers Scouts worldwide a virtual glimpse of Scouting in Sweden via Google...

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Scouts Omar and Saad, were forced to flee their war-torn country, Syria, almost two years ago. Today, they call Australia their home and are proud members of Scouts Australia. While they are adapting well, thanks to the acceptance of the local...

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The Bhutan Scouts Association (BSA) adopted the Messenger of Peace Initiatives of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in 2012. In the last 3 years, BSA has been promoting the initiative, however gradually but with firm dedication. To...

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It was a very sunny yet chilly day at the International Scout Centre Rustavi (ISCR) in southeast Georgia. For many, it seemed like any other first day in a Scout workshop, but for some of the 17 participants, it was their first international...

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We've got great interactive sessions ready for you this JOTA-JOTI! Are you interested in finding out how you can be a more active citizen, do more to protect our environment, as well as promote peace and dialogue in your community? If you are, you're...

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Themed ‘Prepared - For a Changing World’, the 2nd World Scout Education Congress gathered Scout leaders from 98 National Scout Organizations from all World Scouting Regions at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland. From 11-15 May...

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