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Since the conflict in Ukraine began, Scouts and National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in European neighbouring countries have been working tirelessly to welcome and provide shelter and support to those fleeing the country.

Scouts walk at a campsite holding banners.

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A new project, “Democracy Seedbeds - Growing in Thuringia,” has been launched to tackle a serious issue in Eastern Germany: the lack of sustainable, value-based youth work in many areas of the state.

Ukrainian children place leaves on a table guided by an adult. On the wall there's a banner with the title "Spilno Hub Kraków".

Kraków Spilno Hub archive

On a quiet morning in Kraków, the door to Spilno Hub opens not with urgency but with familiarity. A mother steps inside with her son. They no longer carry the fear of a first arrival, but rather the weight of questions that come with staying. Someone...

Scouts collect litter from a beach in Portugal.

Escutimo

Throughout November 2025, Scouts across Portugal once again came together to celebrate Mês do Mar (Month of the Sea), a national initiative dedicated to protecting the ocean and raising awareness about marine litter.

A man smiles at the camera. He wears a Scout uniform with a purple Scout scarf.

Goran Gjorgjiev from North Macedonia has been appointed as the new Regional Director for the Europe Support Centre by World Scouting’s Secretary General following a competitive recruitment process that saw interest in the role from across Europe and...

Scouts of Montenegro

Bojana Krivokapić is a 15-year-old Scout from Nikšić, Montenegro, who joined Scouting at the end of last year. What began as a curiosity soon turned into a meaningful journey of learning and personal growth.

Two girls, wearing Scout scarves, smile at the camera.

Scouts of North Macedonia

Jana Jovanoska is 16 years old, and Anastasija Velkoska is 17. Both come from North Macedonia, and both recently became Scout leaders after completing their training in August 2025.

Scouts of North Macedonia

As the Green Skills for Youth project comes to a close, Scouts across North Macedonia are reflecting on a journey that has changed far more than their understanding of the environment.

A girl wearing a shirt and a scarf holds a plant while smiling at the camera.

Igor Pavlovic

World Scouting is proud to celebrate the Scout and Guide Association of Croatia’s environmental initiative, Boranka, which has been awarded the 2025 Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA) in the category of Sustainability.

Participants from Denmark and Switzerland checking content on a phone.

Dimitris Mastrandrikos

Bringing together nearly 200 young leaders from across Europe, The Academy 2025 transformed Corinthos, Greece, into a vibrant hub of learning, inspiration, and action.

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