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The Moldovan-Ukrainian border has seen a surge of movement since late February when thousands of refugees began to cross in from Ukraine due to the war.
Sandwiched between the Gulf of Honduras and the Pacific Ocean, the beautiful and mountainous land of Guatemala is blessed with a diverse climate. Dotted with volcanoes, rivers, lakes, and heritage sites, the country offers a wealth of culture...
The impacts of a global pandemic have been felt by everyone, but they have been particularly hard-hitting for girls and young women.
Scouts across Africa commemorated the Africa Scout Day under the theme of “ultimate reconnection”, providing an opportunity for Scouts to come together again, virtually and in-person, after more than two years of staying apart due to restrictions to...
When a humanitarian crisis occurs, such as a natural disaster or armed conflict, we can count on Scouts to help respond with acts of service, donations, compassion and solidarity.
As of today, over two million people have already fled Ukraine due to war, leaving families homeless, unemployed and traumatised. One thing that refugees are encountering at the borders are friendly faces - Scouts who are volunteering to welcome and...
As Scout Leaders, we can support young people by creating a safe space for them to share their concerns and ideas, have meaningful conversations and productive dialogue.
As Scouts, we’re committed to creating a better world where there is peace, solidarity, dialogue and understanding.
If we’re to achieve gender equality in Scouting - and beyond - we need to support and enact the meaningful membership, participation and leadership of women and girls in our Movement. According to UN Women, increasing women in leadership is key to...
Burera, Rwanda: 45 mothers from 45 households, 23 Scouts and 12 Unit Scout Leaders in Burera District in Northern Rwanda proudly graduated from the association's Agriculture, Health, and Nutrition training and are now nutrition champions in their own...
Gauteng, South Africa: The Prometheus Rover Crew has been busy fighting climate change and air pollution in Gauteng by distributing Spekboom and educating Scouting members throughout the province on how to plant and care for them at various Scouting...
In the light of the climate change challenges the world is facing, there is an urgent need to rethink the use of solar energy as a top priority for the global community. With the support of WOSM Services, the Kenya Scout Association is the first...
The 9th Africa Scout Youth Forum will take place from 21-23 August 2022 while the 18th Africa Scout Conference will take place from 25–28 in Nairobi, Kenya. The actual venues will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Youth Forum participants...
The Jamboree On The Air - Jamboree On The Internet ( JOTA-JOTI) is the largest annual digital & radio Scout event in the world! It’s an opportunity for young people to come together - from home or from Scout gatherings - to meet Scouts around the...
This year World Scouting is recognising 25 young people for their outstanding service and contributions towards building peace and promoting sustainable development in their communities. Today the young leaders will be named Messengers of Peace...