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A scout leader and a Scout cut wood while sitting on the floor.
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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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A group of people discuss while sitting on the grass.

The 10th edition of the Educational Methods Forum, held from 11 to 15 October 2023 in Skopje, marked a significant milestone in the journey of European scouting. With 74 participants from 26 countries representing scout organizations, the event...

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3 young people picking up litter from a beach.
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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.

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Rafts navigating in a river.
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MCSSZ

In the heart of Hungarian Scouting history lies a tale that echoes through the ages — a story of fellowship, adventure, and the birth of scouting.

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Two children wearing scout scarves.

Let me take you on a journey back to 2007 when my son Alex and I had just arrived in Bucharest, leaving behind the familiarity of a smaller city in Romania. We were newcomers to this big new city, with me still trying to familiarise myself with the...

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A group of young people wearing scarves talk in front of others.
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KISC/Luis Carlos Silva

Participants from the European Youth Agora are gearing up to embark on an extraordinary journey to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC), situated in the picturesque Swiss Alps, to mark the center's 100th anniversary.

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Two women talk in a room surrounded by adults and children sitting down.

Krzysztof is a 23-year-old Scout leader in Warsaw. He joined the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association when he was nine years old and has been active in Scouting ever since.

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A man wearing a pink hoodie.
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KISC

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...

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A group of people hold pieces of a rope.
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Kamil Jasinski

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) concludes the five-day WeAct Forum, which brought together over 150 Scouts and representatives from humanitarian organisations this week in Krakow, Poland.

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Four young Scouts and Guides stand showing a box used for raising funds.
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Mads Ankarstrand/Norges Speiderforbund

When the camera starts filming, young Scouts and Guides welcome Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit to a campfire at Øvresetertjern in Nordmarka (Norway).

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