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The Jamboree On The Air - Jamboree On The Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is the largest annual gathering of Scouts across the globe, and it’s on this weekend! From 20-22 October 2023, Scouts in more than 150 countries will be connecting through our digital campsite and amateur radio to meet Scouts from…

JOTA-JOTI is the the biggest annual Scouting event, with millions of Scouts and Guides participating in different ways from over 150 countries! It stands for the Jamboree On The Air - Jamboree On The Internet, meaning it’s basically a giant worldwide Scout camp happening on the internet and radio…

The 19th Africa Scout Conference opened on the 18th of September at the International Conference Centre of Ivato (CCI Ivato), bringing together over 200 delegates from more than 40 countries to shape the future of Scouting in Africa. Held every three years, the conference is the highest governing…

The University of Nairobi played host to hundreds of Scouts from 20 countries from Africa and Europe for the 2023 Africa Scout Day celebrations held on 11 March 2023. Joined by a host of guests and partners, the Scouts gathered to celebrate the Scout Movement’s efforts in the areas of education and…

Over the past year, Ilka Essig has served as the German Youth Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. Her journey in leadership began early, as she immersed herself in scouting at the age of ten, actively engaging in national and international scouting events. In 2020, she assumed the role…

This World Youth Skills Day, some of our youth advocates reflect on the role that non-formal education plays in developing the skills and knowledge of young people, and how the global pandemic has highlighted this. Co-authored by World Scouting’s Youth Representatives: Celie Denez …

September is the month to celebrate peace and each year the International Day of Peace (Peace Day) is observed around the world on 21 September. According to the United Nations, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences, and to contribute to…

Volunteers make Scouting possible. From contributing at world events to guiding day-to-day operations, volunteers around the world are engaging more than 57 million young people through impactful and life-changing educational initiatives, events and activities. Adults can make a big…

Someone at my Wood badge course told us that the average volunteering time within our organisation is 8 years. I'm currently at 9. As Scouting is primarily focused on youth, there is often a sense of urgency to achieve and experience as much as possible before it's considered "too late." But what…

After a week of lively discussions, inspiring workshops, and vibrant cultural exchanges, participants from 27 National Scout Organizations bid each other farewell as the 28th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference came to a memorable close in Kaohsiung.Hosted by the General Association of the Scouts of…