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Scouts from Mexico waving their flag
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Pablo Cuadra Caro

The Interamerican Scout Conference has decided that the Asociación de Scouts de México, A.C.(ASMAC) will host the 18th Interamerican Scout Jamboree and 5th Interamerican Scout Camporee(JamCam 2029) at Meztitla, Mexico’s National Scout Camp School, in...

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Messengers of Peace
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Nuno Perestrelo

Twenty-five national, regional, and global community impact projects focused on advancing peace and sustainability around the world have been awarded grants from the Messengers of Peace Fund.

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Malawi_FFL

Beyond the garden gates, the FFL initiative extends beyond food production. It integrates environmental conservation, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment, aligning directly with SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 12...

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Algerian Scouts take part in JOTA-JOTI

Thousands of Scouts and volunteers from every corner of the globe came together online and over the radio waves for three days of fun activities, live shows, workshops, and online games at the world’s largest digital Scouting event.

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Interamerican Youth Forum

More than 200 young people from 30 countries took part in the 8th Interamerican Youth Forum to build a shared vision of the present and future. The result: a declaration that promotes participation, inclusion, well-being and sustainability.

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ASYF

The newly elected team, will play a vital role in ensuring that the voices and perspectives of young people are reflected in the decisions of Scouting in Africa. Their responsibilities will also include guiding the direction of youth engagement...

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ASYF

More than just a gathering, the Africa Scout Youth Forum is a space for learning, inspiration, and influence. It represents Scouting’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that young people are not only heard but are actively shaping the Movement’s...

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Scouts engaged in beach cleanups

Young people did not create the climate emergency, yet its impacts are shaping their daily realities and jeopardising their futures.

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Screenshot of online youth forum

The 8th Interamerican Youth Forum (Aug 16-17, 2025) brought together 219 young leaders aged 18-29 from 30+ countries virtually. For the first time welcoming both Scouts and non-Scouts, participants tackled youth leadership, inclusion, safety, and...

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Youth reps attend an advocacy event

With over half the world’s population under 30, young people should be shaping the future more than ever. Yet, they remain starkly underrepresented in decision-making - only about 2.8% of parliamentarians worldwide being under 30.

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Scouts of China wave the World Scouting flag
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Sílvia Maurício

Capping off ten days of adventure, learning, and friendship, the 16th World Scout Moot wrapped up in Porto, Portugal, with a spectacular closing ceremony on 3 August.

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Smiling Scouts
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Sílvia Maurício

This year in Portugal, the 16th World Scout Moot welcomed around 7,500 Scouts and volunteers from 117 countries at its main campsite in the coastal village of Cortegaça where participants engaged in workshops, games, exhibitions, activities...

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World Scout Moot
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Telmo Domingues

The 16th World Scout Moot has now underway in Lisbon, Portugal! An engaging opening ceremony at Parque das Nações launched ten days of skill-building activities, leadership pathways, intercultural exchanges, and immersion in local communities -...

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Scouts playing games

Twenty-two youth-led projects in four regions have been awarded funding through Global Youth Mobilization

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