Young People and Communities

Young people are at the heart of Scouting. With over 57 million members worldwide, Scouting is set to become the world’s largest educational youth movement, empowering young people to become active citizens and leaders.

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Scouting welcomes young people of all backgrounds, belief, ethnicities, genders and abilities. We are an inclusive, values-based Movement that celebrates our diversity. 

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Two Scouts water a tree in Burundi
© WSF / Yoshi Shimizu

In a world facing climate crises and alarming rates of wildlife and nature loss, Scouts are leaders in sustainable advocacy, lifestyle, and climate action and helping restore our planet.

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scouts collecting life jackets from the sea shore of greece
World Scout Bureau

Humanitarian efforts and values are pivotal to Scouting, which is why Scouts are often among the first to respond in times of crisis.

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A closeup of a blue and white Messengers of Peace scout scarf worn by a scout girl
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Scouting promotes peace and mutual understanding through the principles of dialogue.

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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
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3 young people picking up litter from a beach.
National Environment Department of CNE
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Two Scouts stand out from a huge crowd of Scouts, waving their arms in the air
World Scout Bureau
6 minutes