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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.
Led by the Scouts Association of Malawi, the Plant, Grow, Share, and Sustain project empowers young people to improve food security, promote healthy nutrition, and care for the environment.
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Huyung Kyu Jang
There are more than 1 million places around the globe where, every week, young people gather and actively participate in a series of activities and games to learn how to collaborate, be autonomous, lead, be creative, express themselves, relate...
The revised Youth Programme positions TGSA to deliver more effective, relevant, and impactful youth programmes that respond to the evolving needs of young people while contributing meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Kevin Cortés / World Scouting
The most important regional event of the Interamerican Scout Movement has kicked off in Colombia. Until 2 January, participants from across the Americas and the Caribbean will share adventures, culture and values at the Centre Comfandi Pance, with a...
From 7 to 15 December 2024, the Arab Region hosted the 3rd edition of the International Leadership Training (ILT), a flagship programme designed to empower young Scouts with essential leadership skills, strengthen their self-awareness, and help them...
Young people around the world are gaining essential leadership, innovation, and critical thinking skills through World Scouting’s Life Leaders initiative, preparing them for the future of work and to play an active role in their communities.
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Dimitris Mastrandrikos
Bringing together nearly 200 young leaders from across Europe, The Academy 2025 transformed Corinthos, Greece, into a vibrant hub of learning, inspiration, and action.
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Edwin Lam
The Scout Association of Hong Kong has been selected to host the 29th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference in 2029.
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Edwin Lam
The 28th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference has officially selected the National Scout Organization of Thailand as the host of the 34th Asia-Pacific Scout Jamboree in 2029.
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©Václav Pisinger
From 11 to 14 September, almost 200 Scouts from across Czechia gathered in Zábřeh for the national final of the Svojsík Competition, an event that has challenged young people’s skills and teamwork for generations.
The Africa ILT, Scouting’s flagship leadership programme, gathered 26 Scouts and leaders from 22 NSOs in Antananarivo, Madagascar (11–13 Sept 2025). Over three days, they reflected, shared insights, and explored how young leaders can drive positive...
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João Silva
Scouting is about much more than just pitching tents. Through its educational programmes and activities, the Movement equips young people with the knowledge and skills they need to meet challenges and be ready for life, now and in the future.
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©Jan Thoma
The European Regions of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) are proud to announce that Switzerland has been selected to host Roverway 2028.