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A scout leader and a Scout cut wood while sitting on the floor.
Zuzana Havlinova

Youth organisations are at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's leaders, empowering young individuals with essential life skills and fostering resilience. As we recognise the pivotal role of youth work, the MIYO (Measuring Impact of Youth...

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Scouts using solar panels
World Scout Bureau

Bolivia Scouts pioneer renewable energy education in the heart of Cochabamba. Witness how their groundbreaking initiative, supported by the Scout Donation Platform, is shaping a sustainable future for their community.

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Scouts with humanitarian aid kits
World Scout Bureau

In response to the wildfires in Chile's Valparaíso region, the Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile (Scouts and Guides of Chile) has activated nationwide solidarity and compassion.

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Scouts helping out
World Scout Bureau

After the 2023 earthquake in Morocco, the Scouts for Morocco swiftly responded, showcasing resilience, solidarity, and hope through the Scout Donation Platform.

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Kamba do peito participants
World Scouting/Angola

“Kamba do Peito”, or “Friends of the Heart,” is a sexual and reproductive health education programme by Associação de Escuteiros de Angola seeking to eliminate the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other STIs, improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy...

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Scouts Colombia all together after a day of beach cleaning
World Scout Bureau

The "One Beach at a Time" project from Scouts of Colombia, turned a beach cleanup into a transformative mission. Joining EarthTribe's challenges, they collected 11.5 kg of PET caps, 24 sheets of 50 kg trash, and creatively reused materials. This...

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Young Scouts from Togo take part in a reforestation project. They carefully plant young shoots in a field, under the benevolent gaze of an overcast sky. Their colorful jerseys stand out against the surrounding green, illustrating their dynamism and commitment to the environment.
World Scout Bureau

The Association Scoute du Togo (AST) places youth self-employment at the heart of its initiatives, as it strives to make Scouting the youth organization most capable of bringing about positive change in the country's communities.

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A vibrant yoga session in progress with a World Scouting consultant at the front, and students following along with raised arms in tree pose. They are participating in the movement part of the Mental Health Challenge.
World Scout Bureau

We are excited to start our Health and Well-being Initiative under Scouts for SDGs. Our goal? To help young people everywhere understand and take care of their health in every way – including mental health, healthy lifestyles, personal safety, and...

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3 young people picking up litter from a beach.
National Environment Department of CNE

Every year, the dedicated Portuguese scouts of Corpo Nacional de Escutas lead the Month of the Sea (Mês do Mar) campaign, a collaborative effort with the Oceano Azul Foundation (FOA) and the Lisbon Oceanarium.

2 minutes
Two Scouts stand out from a huge crowd of Scouts, waving their arms in the air
World Scout Bureau

Discover the triumphs of World Scouting in 2023! With over 5% growth in membership, nearing 3 billion hours of community service, and strengthening global partnerships, we're building a better world and empowering youth. Join us in celebrating our...

6 minutes
Scouts Lucas, Kek and Laura stand in front of a COP28 sign reading Unite, Act, Deliver
World Scout Bureau

Following COP28, Scouts call for urgent climate action and stronger accountability from governments and businesses. We are concerned by the lack of binding commitment and the overbearing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists, and we urge decision-makers...

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Kek, Lucas and Laura pose in front of a rainbow coloured wall with text saying "Why are Scouts at COP28?"
World Scout Bureau

During COP28, three passionate Youth Representatives - Hian Leng Kek (Singapore), Laura Rodríguez Salgado (Spain) and Lucas Andriantsimba (Madagascar) - showcased the Scout Movement’s unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy and education in a...

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