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Camilo Agudelo
The 29th Interamerican Scout Conference in Curaçao launched a bold plan for 2025–2028, electing a female-majority Scout Committee and passing inclusive resolutions for youth, governance, and future growth across the Americas.
Bringing together more than 30 leaders from 12 countries, the recent Interamerica Scout Conference explored why women’s leadership matters. Key challenges and solutions were shared to help Scouting become more equal, diverse, and empowering for all.
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Scouts of Montenegro
At 14 years old, Ana Vučković from Grahovo, Montenegro, is proving that young people can be powerful advocates for the planet. A Scout since the age of seven, Ana has grown up learning about responsibility, teamwork, and respect for nature, values...
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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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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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Young people did not create the climate emergency, yet its impacts are shaping their daily realities and jeopardising their futures.
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...
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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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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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...