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Jill Pitcher Farrell is the first woman in Scouting Ireland to have been elected Chief Scout. Her journey within scouting began at the age of 10, evolving into a passionate commitment as she transitioned from Scout to Rover Scout and later as an adult volunteer. At just 23, she took on the role of…

World Scouting today welcomed Scoutisme Congolais as the 174th Member Organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), further expanding the impact of Scouting across Africa. Scouting first started in Congo in the 1930s, introduced through French Scouting initiatives, and was…

Screens, screens! The virtual world surrounds our daily lives. Whether for work, school, entertainment, socialising, or even working out, we often find ourselves glued to our devices. Do you ever feel like you need a break? Although the virtual world can be amazing and open the door to everything…

World Scouting and Accenture are excited to announce a new partnership that will enhance digital learning and enhance educational opportunities for Scouts globally, equipping them with the leadership, sustainability, and digital skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced world and build a more…

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…

CAIRO, EGYPT (17 August 2024) —The 43rd World Scout Conference officially kicked off on 17 August in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together more than 2,000 Scouts from 176 countries. The seven-day event is organised by World Scouting and hosted by the Egyptian Federation for Scouts and Girl Guides.&nbsp…

Isn’t it amazing that Scout Groups, National Scout Organizations and World Scouting can host digital and hybrid events that are open to all, regardless of borders and timezones? Online events are a great way of connecting people from all over the globe while developing our sense of global…

World Scouting today welcomed the Solomon Islands Scout Association (SISA) as its 172nd Member Organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). The move marks the continued popularity of Scouts across the Asia-Pacific Region, creating new opportunities for young people to…

The 24th Interamerican Scout Conference was held from 14th to August 19th at the premises of the Convention Center of the City of Knowledge, Panama.Over 250 delegates from 32 of the 34 National Scout Organizations comprising the Interamerican Scout Region, met to conduct the work themselves the…

Louise Lundbye serves as a Project Support and Event Management Officer for the Europe Support Centre in Brussels. Her journey with the World Organization of the Scout Movement began in 2023 when she joined as a volunteer through the European Solidarity Corps programme.  Louise's…

JOTA-JOTI 2021 is right around the corner and will take place from 15 to 17 October 2021. This year’s event focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and our role as Scouts in promoting peace, tackling inequality and protecting the environment.Through JOTA-JOTI and Scouts for SDGs, we…