World Organization of the Scout Movement
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.
Impact statements
The impact statements articulate the change in the world that the Scout Movement wants to contribute to over the next decade.
Scouting will work to create a peaceful and inclusive world, eliminating discrimination and ensuring safe and equal opportunities for everyone.
Scouting will work to create a world shaped by youth who are barrier breakers, bridge–builders, informed decision-makers and responsible active citizens, empowered by core competences and values developed through Scouting.
Scouting will work to build resilient communities by educating and empowering young people to adapt, mitigate, and take action on climate change, pollution, and biodiversity conservation, balancing economic development, social improvement, and the environment. Scouting will lead by example and advocate for environmental, economic and social sustainability; climate and environmental resilience and positive impact, locally, and globally.
Strategic priorities for the Scout Movement
The strategic priorities for the Scout Movement are to strengthen the delivery of our educational programme, through which we achieve our impact.
Scouting will inspire children and young people and respond to their needs and interests by providing competency-based learning experiences and continuously innovating our educational programmes.
We will implement these programmes by strengthening the use of the Scout Method through digital and real-world solutions, by embracing the diversity of the Scout Movement, and by ensuring that Scouting is accessible, fun, rewarding, and engaging.
Scouting’s membership will reflect the diversity of the societies it serves and lead the way to increase and broaden its reach into new communities.
We will actively remove barriers, reimagine the Scouting programme, increase our reach, engage more diverse volunteers, and reshape our organisations to provide every young person with the opportunity to join Scouting.
Scouting will ensure young people feel free and confident to be themselves by providing a safe environment for adventure where children, young people and adults in Scouting are healthy, protected and supported to grow.
We will adopt a zero-tolerance mindset across the Scout Movement, to prevent harmful situations and work to strengthen safeguarding practices and all forms of well-being as essential elements to achieving Scouting’s mission.
Scouting will actively recruit, train, and retain a growing and more diverse group of committed and motivated volunteers to support the delivery of safe quality programmes through fun, meaningful, and rewarding experiences.
We will offer more flexible and accessible opportunities, providing relevant learning experiences for volunteers to develop their competencies, to be used and recognised inside and outside of Scouting.
Strategic priorities for the organisation
The strategic priorities for the organisation are to strengthen the Scout Movement’s National, Regional and World structures over the next decade.
Good governance and financial sustainability
As fit for purpose organisations we will champion democratic, transparent, accountable, efficient and innovative governance structures that reflect the reality, unity and diversity of our membership and a commitment to youth leadership.
We will be financially sustainable, enabling the Scout Movement to expand and serve its growing range of local communities worldwide. Our income sources will be ethical and diversified, built on strong financial management and resource mobilisation strategies with partners and donors.
Impact measurement and digital transformation
As adaptable organisations we will respond to the needs and interests of the young people and communities we serve. We will foster innovation and accelerate digital transformation across all levels of our organisation.
We will make informed decisions that strengthen Scouting’s impact using rich data collection, evidence-based reporting and learning platforms to develop a clear and systematic understanding of our work.
Communications, partnerships and advocacy
As influential organisations we will be a united, vocal and relevant actor defined by our values and clearly positioned as safe, impactful, and trusted.
We will be leaders for non-formal education working with a strong network of partners and organisations who share our vision to empower children and young people to take on the world’s greatest challenges.
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.
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.
Learn about World Scouting's five regions and its global membership network of 176 National Scout Organizations.
Discover the World Scout Conference, which takes place every three years and is the governing body of World Scouting.
Learn more about the World Scout Committee and its role as the executive body of World Scouting.
Find out more about the World Scout Bureau, which acts as the Secretariat of World Scouting and is headed by the Secretary General.
Resources
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Consolidated Financial Statements 2023
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WOSM Annual Report 2021-2022
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