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World Scouting and UNFPA’s new global partnership to empower youth leadership through health, peacebuilding, and education initiatives
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Northern Region, Ghana: Isolated, cornered, and dependent on the big cities to cope with the global pandemic, some villages and rural areas in Ghana found themselves in a difficult position in the fight against COVID-19. To enable as many people as...

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Gauteng, South Africa: The Prometheus Rover Crew has been busy fighting climate change and air pollution in Gauteng by distributing Spekboom and educating Scouting members throughout the province on how to plant and care for them at various Scouting...

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D uring the 18th Africa Scout Conference, four (4) of the eight (8) current members of the Africa Scout Committee will have completed their term which started in 2012. The retiring members are: Mr. Victor Atipagah (Ghana) Mr. Sanda Rasoamahenina...

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In the light of the climate change challenges the world is facing, there is an urgent need to rethink the use of solar energy as a top priority for the global community. With the support of WOSM Services, the Kenya Scout Association is the first...

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The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is deeply concerned by the military operation towards Ukraine and the overall deteriorating security situation in the region.

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The 9th Africa Scout Youth Forum will take place from 21-23 August 2022 while the 18th Africa Scout Conference will take place from 25–28 in Nairobi, Kenya. The actual venues will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Youth Forum participants...

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The Asia-Pacific Regional Course for Leader Trainers (APR CLT) successfully concluded its 8-day training course for adult leaders on 13 February 2022. This is the first time for the Asia-Pacific Region to organize the APR CLT online which is one of...

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World Scouting is pleased to announce that it has joined as the newest member of Accountable Now, a cross-sectoral platform of international civil society organisations working to improve accountability practices through comprehensive reporting and...

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Scouts are committed to a better, more gender equal world, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and grow in a safe environment. This includes a goal of eradicating the harmful and discriminatory practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by...

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Every two years Scouting Nederland organizes Scout-In, an event aimed to thank and inspire the thousands of volunteers active in the country. This past summer, as many other groups and organisations, they faced the challenge of organising live events...

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We’ve learned a lot in recent years about being resilient and staying connected in trying times. As Scouts, we’re always moving forward, so let’s take those lessons with us as we prepare for another year of events. Whether these events are in-person...

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Heavy rains caused by Typhoon Rai that lasted for several days have caused floods in various parts of Malaysia. A total of eight states in Malaysia were impacted. The State of Selangor and Pahang were hit the worst. Thousands were forced to evacuate...

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The Jamboree On The Air - Jamboree On The Internet ( JOTA-JOTI) is the largest annual digital & radio Scout event in the world! It’s an opportunity for young people to come together - from home or from Scout gatherings - to meet Scouts around the...

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In the framework of its 75 year celebration, UNICEF Belize held a ceremony in recognition of outstanding work with children achieved with their partners. The Scout Association of Belize received a special distinction as the Champion of Children-NGO...

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The organization has obtained the highest certification in the education category of the Best NGOs Award For the second year in a row, Brazilian Scouts are named among the 100 best NGOs in the country. This year, during the award ceremony held...

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