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...
To mark the celebration of International Youth Day, the Government of Egypt on 12 August 2025 launched the National Youth and Sports Strategy 2025–2032, with the Scout Movement present as a principal partner in shaping the country’s vision for its...
Scouting is bigger than ever! In 2025, World Scouting’s membership has an estimated reach of 60 million, a record high for the Movement that reflects its continued expansion into new communities, growing network of volunteers, and deepening of key...
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.
Join the International Rover Week at the World Scout Centre between 27.12.2025 and 04.01.2026 and experience the magic of the Permanent Mini Jamboree!
World Scouting and the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Education reaffirmed their long-standing partnership today with a ceremony hosted at the global headquarters
On July 21, 2025, a jet crash at Milestone School in Dhaka killed 32 and injured over 170. Bangladesh Scouts acted swiftly, aiding evacuations, clearing routes for ambulances, and offering support to victims and families amid the chaos.
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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...
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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.