Scout News

Statement from World Scouting on the historic UN Security Council Debate on Youth, Peace and Security

World Scouting — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:42:53 +0200

Kuala Lumpur, 24 April: The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) welcomes the independent progress study on Youth, Peace and Security, and the first open debate on the topic held

More than 300 British Scouts receive Queen’s Scout Award at annual Windsor event

World Scouting — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 05:16:45 +0200

The UK Scout Association held a ceremony at Windsor Castle over the weekend to present more than 300 young people with the Queen’s Scout Award, the organisation’s highest honour.

Scouts of the World Award team in Thailand pilots Patrimonito Scout Badge in historic town of Sukhothai

World Scouting — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 05:02:43 +0200

Scouts in Thailand are taking a lead role in the conservation of the historic city of Sukhothai, a masterpiece of Siamese architecture, which has been a World Heritage site since 1991

Celebrate #Rovers100: Get two awesome badges by completing one great project!

World Scouting — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:19:59 +0200

The year 2018 marks the 100th year of Rover Scouting.

The 94-year-old who’s probably the Philippines’ oldest Eagle Scout

World Scouting — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:46:02 +0200

Cesar C. Javier remembers clearly the first time he saw a Scout.

Gone Home: Sir William Gladstone

World Scouting — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:43:15 +0200

World Scouting mourns the loss of Sir William Gladstone (1925-2018), former Chairman of the World Scout Committee and Chief Scout of The Scout Association.

Study confirms young people in Scouting are more socially-engaged, active and resilient

World Scouting — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:28:01 +0200

A new study in three countries around the world confirms Scouts are more active, resilient and engaged citizens, who value curiosity and acceptance.

Our only home: why young Africans support Earth Hour

World Scouting — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:09:14 +0100

Africa is already the world's hottest continent, and as the earth warms it's at risk from more severe droughts, floods and storms.

Earth Hour 2018: Why the planet needs our help

World Scouting — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:25:56 +0100

Earth Hour started as a symbolic “lights out” event in Australia just over a decade ago and is now the world’s largest grassroots movement for our planet and the environment.

Témoignage de Zoé, 16 ans, scoute française victime d’une agression sexuelle qui se bat désormais pour défendre les droits des femmes

World Scouting — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 03:38:43 +0100

Zoé de Soyres a attiré l'attention du public en janvier dernier lorsque cette jeune française a gagné le Concours de plaidoiries des lycéens, qui s’est déroulé le 26 janvier 2018 à Caen.

She was assaulted. Now this 16-year-old French Scout is fighting for survivors of sexual violence

World Scouting — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:56:14 +0100

Zoé de Soyres first came to public attention in January when she delivered a powerful speech on sexual violence that drew on her own experience of assault to win a prestigious public speaking compe

WWF and World Scouting join forces for a healthy planet

World Scouting — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:14:39 +0100

Singapore, 13 March 2018 – WWF and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) are deepening their collaboration to drive global awareness and action on nature and the environment,

Why Kenyan Scout Pauline Kagiri is helping girls and women in her community

World Scouting — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:35:52 +0100

In Pauline Kagiri's community in Kenya, young women and girls have to contend with child marriage, abortion and FGM, so she decided to help educate them about their rights.

Ten mile hikes, camping raids and Scout games: how women helped secure Scouting's survival in the early 20th century

World Scouting — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:15:28 +0100

Surrounded by rolling fields not far from England's south coast, the small town of Henfield holds a special place in Scouting history as the home of the world's oldest Scout troop.

Conversation avec Marie Mullet-Abrassart, Présidente, Scouts et Guides de France

World Scouting — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:28:38 +0100

Kuala Lumpur - Marie Mullet-Abrassart a été élue Présidente des Scouts et Guides de France en juin dernier, elle est la plus jeune dirigeante de l'histoire de l'organisation, et la première femme à

Talk to Scout.org… Marie Mullet-Abrassart, President, Scouts and Guides of France

World Scouting — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 07:56:07 +0100

Kuala Lumpur - Marie Mullet-Abrassart was elected President of Scouts et Guides de France (Scouts and Guides of France) last June, the Movement's youngest-ever leader and the first woman to hold th

Join Scouts and WWF and take part in Earth Hour 2018

World Scouting — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 05:16:37 +0100

Click on the picture to go to our special Earth Hour website to find ideas and share your own activities and events.

Talk to Scout.org: Cathy Morcom, National General Manager, Scouts Australia

World Scouting — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 03:30:36 +0100

Kuala Lumpur - Cathy Morcom became the first woman to take the top job at Scouts Australia when she was made National General Manager last June.

World Scouting urges cooperation on peace-building

World Scouting — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:43:41 +0100

Vienna - Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), invited religious leaders to join Scouting's peace building efforts at a forum organised this wee

Indonesian Scouts join rescue teams following Java landslide

World Scouting — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:15:14 +0100

Volunteer members of Indonesia’s Scout Task Force joined rescue efforts in central Java after a landslide triggered by heavy rain swept through the village of Pasir Panjang in Central Java, leaving

2018 Founder’s Day Message

World Scouting — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:12:27 +0100

Our Founder's birthday is an occasion for Scouts everywhere to celebrate.

Scout Donation Platform provides support - and hope - for Scouts

World Scouting — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:50:33 +0100

In August last year, a fire ripped through one of the poorest districts of Malate in the capital of the Philippines, leaving two residents dead and 150 homes in ruins.

5 simple ways to make a difference on this Founder's Day

World Scouting — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:17:58 +0100

It’s Founder’s Day when Scouts around the world celebrate the birthday of the Movement’s
founder Robert Baden-Powell, or B-P.

Skills for life: from Michigan Boy Scout to Harvard President

World Scouting — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 11:13:07 +0100

The incoming president of Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the US, was a Boy Scout.

Be a snow and ice guide!

World Scouting — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 11:55:40 +0100

Want to come back and live the dream at KISC?

But don't have the time to be Long Term Staff? Want to spend a summer in the Swiss Alps?

World Scouting and UN Environment renew their partnership

World Scouting — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:38:40 +0100

World Scouting and UN Environment are renewing their partnership on the environment, in recognition of the enormous challenges facing our planet, and the important role of young people in creating

Live the #Rovers100 at the Permanent Mini-Jamboree!

World Scouting — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:41:47 +0100

Do you want to celebrate with us the Rover Centenary?

18-year-old saves grandmother’s life with skills learned as a Boy Scout

World Scouting — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:36:21 +0100

Scouting empowers young people with life skills, and in the case of Will Tankersley from the USA – life-saving skills.

A permanent place to learn

World Scouting — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:42:54 +0100

Hello, my name is Alina (RU) and I’m a short-term staff for the winter season 2018 here at KISC.

Venezuelan Rovers bring holiday cheer to the young and elderly

World Scouting — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 08:39:40 +0100

Grupo Capitan Moroni and Funthasid Rover Scouts from San Cristobal, Táchira, Venezuela, held a year-end donation campaign for the children’s ward at the Central Hospital and a nursing home a