World Scouting

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Mission & Vision

A Global Educational Youth Movement

Scouting's mission is to contribute to the education of young people through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law. Through Scouting, we are building a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

To be the world’s most inspiring and inclusive youth movement, creating transformative learning experiences for every young person, everywhere.

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Strategy for Scouting
Strategy for Scouting

Strategy for Scouting

The Strategy for Scouting was unanimously approved at the 43rd World Scout Conference in August 2024, and will guide the global Movement for the next decade. Along with the World Triennial Plan for 2024-2027, this strategy was shaped by Member Organizations working together to address key issues like sustainability, youth leadership, and peace education.

Strategy for Scouting
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Vision 2023

World Triennial Plan 2021-2024

The Strategy for Scouting is made a reality through world, regional, and national strategic plans. By outlining Scouting’s priorities over a three-year period, the World Triennial Plan 2021-2024 aims to unite the Scout Movement as we respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and look to the future to offer relevant educational opportunities for young people. 

World Triennial Plan
WOSM Annual Report 2022-2023

WOSM Annual Report 2022-2023

Our Annual Report highlights incredible stories and achievements from across the Scout Movement. Read the full report to learn how WOSM is creating a lasting global impact in communities around the world.

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"Now more than ever, we need young people to stand up and take action around the challenges facing our communities and our planet. To promote human rights and act against injustice, to tackle climate change and promote gender equality, and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals."
Ahmad Alhendawi
Ahmad Alhendawi
Secretary General, World Scouting
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World Scout Bureau - Enrique Leon

Learn about World Scouting's five regions and its global membership network of 176 National Scout Organizations.

Discover where we work

World Scout Conference

Discover the World Scout Conference, which takes place every three years and is the governing body of World Scouting.

Read about the Conference

World Scout Committee 2024-2027

Learn more about the World Scout Committee and its role as the executive body of World Scouting.

Explore the Committee

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Find out more about the World Scout Bureau, which acts as the Secretariat of World Scouting and is headed by the Secretary General.

Learn about the Bureau

Resources

  • WOSM Annual Report 2022-2023
    WOSM Annual Report 2023.pdf
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  • Consolidated financial statements 2023
    Consolidated Financial Statements 2023
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