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A vibrant yoga session in progress with a World Scouting consultant at the front, and students following along with raised arms in tree pose. They are participating in the movement part of the Mental Health Challenge.
World Scout Bureau

We are excited to start our Health and Well-being Initiative under Scouts for SDGs. Our goal? To help young people everywhere understand and take care of their health in every way – including mental health, healthy lifestyles, personal safety, and...

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3 young people picking up litter from a beach.
National Environment Department of CNE

Every year, the dedicated Portuguese scouts of Corpo Nacional de Escutas lead the Month of the Sea (Mês do Mar) campaign, a collaborative effort with the Oceano Azul Foundation (FOA) and the Lisbon Oceanarium.

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Two Scouts stand out from a huge crowd of Scouts, waving their arms in the air
World Scout Bureau

Discover the triumphs of World Scouting in 2023! With over 5% growth in membership, nearing 3 billion hours of community service, and strengthening global partnerships, we're building a better world and empowering youth. Join us in celebrating our...

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Scouts Lucas, Kek and Laura stand in front of a COP28 sign reading Unite, Act, Deliver
World Scout Bureau

Following COP28, Scouts call for urgent climate action and stronger accountability from governments and businesses. We are concerned by the lack of binding commitment and the overbearing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists, and we urge decision-makers...

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Kek, Lucas and Laura pose in front of a rainbow coloured wall with text saying "Why are Scouts at COP28?"
World Scout Bureau

During COP28, three passionate Youth Representatives - Hian Leng Kek (Singapore), Laura Rodríguez Salgado (Spain) and Lucas Andriantsimba (Madagascar) - showcased the Scout Movement’s unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy and education in a...

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Presenting the Roadmap on the future of Scouting at the 4th WSEC

The 4th World Scout Education Congress concluded with a clear and collective call to action for education in Scouting to be more transformative, inclusive and innovative for millions of young people and volunteers worldwide.

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Ticket to Life at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi
World Scout Bureau Inc. / World Scouting

Ticket to Life initiative enables integration of vulnerable children and youth living in developing countries into society. It provides Scouting activities adapted to their needs to build knowledge and skills, which improves their quality of life...

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Four Scouts speak on stage during the World Non-Formal Education Forum
World Scout Bureau

This week, the 4th World Scout Education Congress will bring together more than 500 thought leaders, educators, academics and partners from across the World Scout Movement to explore the latest trends in education and youth development, while also co...

5 minutes
The white patch on the mountains behind me is what remains of the Kanderfirn glacier, which has been receding for decades due to excessive heat.
World Scout Bureau

Ahead of World Scouting’s participation in COP28, the UN’s annual climate change conference, hear from Hian Leng Kek, one of three WOSM Youth Representatives heading to this year’s conference in Dubai to advocate ob behalf of youth among decision...

5 minutes
Scouts in Ethiopia gather around a table to discuss gender equality
World Scout Bureau

Ethiopia is a country of 109 million people, more than 50% of whom are women and girls. Their developmental outcomes are significantly constrained by unequal gender power relations, and the Scouts have decided to stand in the gap and be counted as...

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WHO Civil Society Commission members, including WOSM, gather for an online meeting
World Scout Bureau

As we aim to accelerate the attainment of health-related SDGs, WOSM joins the WHO Civil Society Commission to strengthen dialogue, foster collaboration and provide recommendations to support the WHO in its engagement with civil society at all levels.

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Rafts navigating in a river.
MCSSZ

In the heart of Hungarian Scouting history lies a tale that echoes through the ages — a story of fellowship, adventure, and the birth of scouting.

3 minutes
Scouts and UNICEF partners gather around a table in an SDG tent at the World Scout Jamboree while giving a tour to Mr. Ban Ki-moon
World Scout Bureau

In the heart of the 25th World Scout Jamboree, held in South Korea in August 2023, the Ban Ki-moon SDGs Ma-eul stood out as a vibrant and inclusive space where young people from around the world could discover the power of the World Organization of...

5 minutes
A fleur de lis made by Scouts sitting on the grass
World Scout Bureau

In fulfilling our duty to promote peace, World Scouting Youth Representatives have been involved in co-drafting a global youth campaign with the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security to mobilize the voices of millions for global peace. Learn...

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