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Ilka stands in an empty plenary room.

Over the past year, Ilka Essig has served as the German Youth Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. Her journey in leadership began early, as she immersed herself in scouting at the age of ten, actively engaging in national and...

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Scouts at the ocean

Join Scouts and National Scout Organizations to protect our oceans! Learn how you can participate in the Ocean Decade activities and celebrate Ocean Day on June 8. Together, let's make a difference for a sustainable future.

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Scouts using solar panels
World Scout Bureau

Bolivia Scouts pioneer renewable energy education in the heart of Cochabamba. Witness how their groundbreaking initiative, supported by the Scout Donation Platform, is shaping a sustainable future for their community.

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Scouts Colombia all together after a day of beach cleaning
World Scout Bureau

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...

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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.
World Scout Bureau

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.

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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.
World Scout Bureau

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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Four Scouts speak on stage during the World Non-Formal Education Forum
World Scout Bureau

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...

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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.
World Scout Bureau

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...

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Scouts in Ethiopia gather around a table to discuss gender equality
World Scout Bureau

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...

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A group of people discuss while sitting on the grass.

The 10th edition of the Educational Methods Forum, held from 11 to 15 October 2023 in Skopje, marked a significant milestone in the journey of European scouting. With 74 participants from 26 countries representing scout organizations, the event...

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Indonesian Scouts assemble an amateur radio station during JOTA-JOTI 2023
World Scout Bureau

The largest annual Scout event has just wrapped up a record year for participation! JOTA-JOTI saw a record 600,000 registered participants - which means a 40% increase in registration on our platform compared to last year! This includes 7000+ Scout...

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Egyptian Scouts participate in activities during JOTA-JOTI 2023
World Scout Bureau

JOTA-JOTI is the largest annual gathering of Scouts across the globe! From 20-22 October 2023, Scouts in more than 150 countries will be connecting through our digital campsite and amateur radio to meet Scouts from different places, play games, learn...

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Scouts giving sustainable education training

A group of Scouts in Bolivia to undertake an ambitious reforestation and conservation project in their beloved Campo Escuela Arani - the National Campsite of Scouts of Bolivia. Over the years, this campsite has witnessed numerous national and...

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Muteco, Brazil Scouts

Through the Plastic Turner Challenge, the Sanumá patrol achieved its mission of raising awareness about recycling and its importance among the 21 GEMAN Scout community. They not only earned their recycling badges but also left an indelible mark on...

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Volunteers from the International Service Team (IST) gather before participants arrive at the World Scout Jamboree
World Scout Bureau - Enrique Leon

More than 43,000 Scouts and International Service Team volunteers from 158 National Scout Organizations touched down in South Korea this week for the 25th World Scout Jamboree, one of the world’s largest outdoor events for young people, and the first...

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