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World Scouting is spreading a culture of safety and well-being in Scouting with “Safe from Harm Week”! From 16 to 21 May 2022, we will be shining a spotlight on our work to raise awareness and act together to create safe Scouting experiences for all...

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...

Joan Wambui Kimunya, a Kenyan Rover Scout is changing the perception of young boys and girls about gender issues with a “Kijana Shujaa” (Brave Youth) project.
Since January 2021, she has organized focus group discussions with 55 young girls aged 9...

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...

4 August 2021, Nairobi, Kenya: The virtual 8th Africa Scout Jamboree closed on 3rd August after six days of engaging, fun and learning activities delivered by the

As part of World Scouting’s ongoing commitment to child and youth protection, Secretary General Ahmad Alhendawi signed a Letter of Agreement this week with Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on...

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This weekend we were present at the workshop "SAFE FROM HARM" which began the day explaining the objective of proposing and establishing aspects together with the other National Scout Organizations that make up the Interamerican Region.

One of Scouting’s highest priorities is the safety and protection of children and youth. For many years, the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has supported National Scout Organizations to strengthen their Safe from Harm child and youth...

Effective participation of scouts and guides in Oman with success partners for community service.

When entering one of the health centres allocated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health, in all regions and provinces, for taking the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, one will meet the Scout Leaders and Rovers of the Saudi Arabia...