Humanitarian Crisis

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) launched today an Emergency Response Fund to COVID-19 to support volunteers worldwide in the response to the pandemic. Millions of Scout volunteers are actively supporting the response to fight...

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Scouts support victims of the Nepal floods
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Nepal Scouts

Nepal Scouts are mobilising hundreds of leaders and volunteers to support emergency relief efforts after devastating flash floods swept through northern communities on the border with Tibet last week.

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Venezuela

On June 24, two earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, just seconds apart, struck central Venezuela.

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In recent weeks, we have seen violence escalate across the Middle East, disrupting daily life and Scouting activities in countries across the region.

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Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis following the latest conflict which broke out across the Middle East in late February. According to United Nations reports, nearly 700,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as the crisis...

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Scouts distribute food for Palestinians

Scouts in Palestine are leading critical efforts to support children, young people, and families affected by the war in Gaza, as worsening conditions and limited access to humanitarian aid are threatening to accelerate famine across the territory.

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World Scouting remains deeply alarmed by the appalling humanitarian conditions and famine in Gaza.

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World Scouting welcomes the news of the Gaza ceasefire as a crucial step toward ending violence and alleviating the suffering experienced by countless families and communities.

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Compact for Young People in Humanitarian Action 2024

World Scouting hosted this year’s annual Compact meeting for young people in humanitarian action from 21 to 23 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Scouts supporting relief efforts in Lebanon

Service, leadership, and compassion have always been the foundations of Scouting. As humanitarian crises continue to impact millions of individuals and families across Palestine, Lebanon, and beyond, Scouts in the Arab Region are stepping up to...

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