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Boy Scouts in Madagascar participate in the Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI)
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World Scout Bureau

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?

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Besides being a great source for funny cat videos, the Internet has the power to bring people closer together.

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Scouts of China wave the World Scouting flag
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Sílvia Maurício

Capping off ten days of adventure, learning, and friendship, the 16th World Scout Moot wrapped up in Porto, Portugal, with a spectacular closing ceremony on 3 August.

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Smiling Scouts
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Sílvia Maurício

This year in Portugal, the 16th World Scout Moot welcomed around 7,500 Scouts and volunteers from 117 countries at its main campsite in the coastal village of Cortegaça where participants engaged in workshops, games, exhibitions, activities...

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Scouts walking in Portugal
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João Silva

Scouting is about much more than just pitching tents. Through its educational programmes and activities, the Movement equips young people with the knowledge and skills they need to meet challenges and be ready for life, now and in the future.

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World Scout Moot
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Telmo Domingues

The 16th World Scout Moot has now underway in Lisbon, Portugal! An engaging opening ceremony at Parque das Nações launched ten days of skill-building activities, leadership pathways, intercultural exchanges, and immersion in local communities -...

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WOSM, WAGGGS

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), and the County Government of Nyeri officially designated Paxtu, the final residence of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell and Nyeri Town, as a...

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16th World Scout Moot

The World Scout Moot is a world event that brings together Scouts from different countries and regions. It promotes cross-cultural exchange, understanding, and friendship

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Scouts hike the planet in Viet Nam

More than 6,000 Scouts around the globe grabbed their boots and water bottles and braved the outdoors to take part in Hike the Planet, a new activity launched for JOTA-JOTI 2024 that strengthens young people’s commitment to environmental action...

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Scouts smile at the 43rd World Scout Conference

The 43rd World Scout Conference drew to a close on 23 August, capping off seven days packed with meaningful decision-making which will set the direction of the Scout Movement for years to come.

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