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Princess Sama joins Scout volunteers during Haj pilgrimage
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In Saudi Arabia, more than 150 Girls in Scouting recently joined fellow Boy Scouts and male Rover Scouts in a united volunteer effort to support the massive effort of serving pilgrims and guiding guests during Al-Haj season.

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Krzysztof is a 23-year-old Scout leader in Warsaw. He joined the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association when he was nine years old and has been active in Scouting ever since.

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Someone at my Wood badge course told us that the average volunteering time within our organisation is 8 years. I'm currently at 9. As Scouting is primarily focused on youth, there is often a sense of urgency to achieve and experience as much as...

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A crowd of Scouts gathered at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, USA
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Heading to the World Scout Jamboree? This guide provides key tips from a seasoned Scout who has been to Jamborees in Japan, South Korea and the United States! Scout Leaders, be prepared for an incredible adventure at the 25th World Scout Jamboree!

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Gone home Michael Baden-Powell

The global Scout community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Lord Michael Baden-Powell, grandson of the Founder of Scouting, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who has Gone Home peacefully on 3 July 2023 at the age of 82.

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Tunisian Scouts participate in Regional Consultation Forum for Adolescents and Youth ICPD@30 in Tunisia, organized by UNFPA and strategic partners
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The Arab Scout Region participated in the Regional Consultation Forum for Adolescents and YouthICPD@30 in Tunisia, organized by UNFPA and strategic partners. This pivotal event aimed to shape a sustainable future by empowering the young generation...

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Young refugees in Malawi participate in Scouting
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Just outside of Malawi’s bustling capital of Lilongwe, Scout leaders and the Scout Association of Malawi are working together to create a sense of community and offer Scouting activities to hundreds of children and youth living in the Dzaleka refugee...

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John Jazper Luna is an 18-year-old Eagle Scout from Manila, Philippines. Inspired by his brother in his younger years, he started Scouting through Ticket to Life (TTL).

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A group of people hold pieces of a rope.
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Kamil Jasinski

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) concludes the five-day WeAct Forum, which brought together over 150 Scouts and representatives from humanitarian organisations this week in Krakow, Poland.

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Joined by over 150 participants across 22 countries, big youth organisations will collaborate and work together towards community projects and engage the youth in their organisations.

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Scouts in Sudan help manage crowds of people and distribution of aid throughout the war
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World Scout Bureau

Following the outbreak of armed conflict in early May, Scouting in Sudan offers a beacon of hope and solidarity, providing assistance and support to affected communities. As a Movement based on volunteerism and duty towards others, Scouts are peace...

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Scout collecting waste in river

In Rio de Janeiro, a crowd of enthusiastic volunteers, including more than two hundred Scouts, joined in an inspiring day of cleaning up the beaches, followed by an emotional symbolic hug known as "Aquele Abraço" ("That Hug"). ) on the beach of São...

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Hundred Scouts are gathered before a scenario.
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Michal Janata

The National Scout Jamboree 2023 is the largest gathering of scouts in the Czech Republic since 1931. This event brings together 5,000 boys and girls aged 10-16, over 550 adult and teenage volunteers, and a large organisational team.

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Four young Scouts and Guides stand showing a box used for raising funds.
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When the camera starts filming, young Scouts and Guides welcome Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit to a campfire at Øvresetertjern in Nordmarka (Norway).

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Scouts with and without disabilities stand together during the Arab parajamboree
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World Scout Bureau

Imagine a place where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is the norm, and barriers are broken down. This is exactly what the second Arab Scout Inclusive Camp (Parajamboree) was all about. From 29 April to 5 May 2023, Scouts from Arab countries came...

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