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As we prepare to join the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), World Scouting reaffirms its strategic commitment to advancing gender equality and ending gender-based violence through education and grassroots action.
Under the theme “Inspiring Climate Change Solutions,” celebrations kicked off with a procession from Paxtu, Baden-Powell’s former residence at the Outspan Hotel. Scouts and officials then headed to the Baden-Powell Historical Gardens, where a solemn...
Her journey of resilience, shaped by her Scouting experiences, has been the driving force behind her mission. Speaking at the 2025 Founders Day Celebration in Nyeri, she credited her Scouting background for instilling in her the values of...
The ILT empowers African youth with leadership, project management, and advocacy skills through hands-on learning, preparing them to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change in their communities.
The Scout Movement has made its mark on the "Mentes en Verde" initiative, a competition organised by the Interamerican Development Bank (BID) in collaboration with Socialab, which aims to recognise innovative programmes that promote green citizenship...
Nearly 1,000 young people across France volunteer to protect the environment every summer, particularly as part of the prefectural Forest Fire Defense (DFCI) programme. In the South of France, where drought and wildfires are a persistent threat...
As Secretary General, you will drive meaningful change and elevate the impact of our global movement dedicated to empowering young people.
Ticket to Life is transforming the futures of over 400 vulnerable young people in Comoros, offering life-changing skills and opportunities through Scouting. By fostering inclusion and empowering youth from orphanages, street children, refugees, and...
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.
Celebrating 115 years of empowering young leaders, the Scouts of Guyana showcased their commitment to sustainability through hands-on activities and creativity at the Eco-Impact event. By tackling global challenges and supporting the UN SDGs, they...
Millions in Uganda lack access to clean water, leading to health risks and lost opportunities. Through the Uganda Scouts for Clean Water project, Scouts have built boreholes and protected wells, benefiting over 6,200 people and advancing Sustainable...
Gender-based violence is one of the world’s most pervasive human rights violations, with at least one in three women and girls experiencing it in their lifetimes - a statistic likely underestimated due to underreporting.
From 10 to 12 October, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Youth Council met in Berlin, on the sidelines of the World Health Summit.
Discover how Scouting builds lifelong leadership skills and empowers young people. See how you can apply these principles in your own life and learn from examples like the Youth Leadership Training in Trinidad and Tobago, where Scouts gain confidence...
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...