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The World Scout Committee (WSC) met in Kandersteg, Switzerland from 17 to 19 March for its regular business meeting. The meeting was also an opportunity to recognise the Kandersteg International Scout Centre.The World Scout Committee (WSC) met in Kandersteg, Switzerland from 17 to 19 March for its regular business meeting. The meeting was also an opportunity to recognise the Kandersteg International Scout Centre.

World Scout Committee Meeting, March 2023. KISC

The World Scout Committee (WSC) met in Kandersteg, Switzerland from 17 to 19 March

Ukraine Scouts https://www.scout.org/Ongoing-Scouts-Emergency-Response-in-Ukraine y and support from Scouts around the world and in neighbouring countries as the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolds in the country.Ukraine Scouts https://www.scout.org/Ongoing-Scouts-Emergency-Response-in-Ukraine y and support from Scouts around the world and in neighbouring countries as the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolds in the country.

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WOSM has a long and proud history of standing up for peace, justice and human rights, including the rights of children all around the world, particularly in areas where conflict arises.

Finalist to the 21st APR Scout Photo Contest 2022.Finalist to the 21st APR Scout Photo Contest 2022.

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World Scouting discussions about access to quality education for all with the the Brookings Institution Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. their mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.World Scouting discussions about access to quality education for all with the the Brookings Institution Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. their mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

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World Scouting debate about access to quality education for all with the the Brookings Institution.

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115 Anniversary of Scouting in the City of Knowledge in Panama City. Attended various National Authorities and Embassies.115 Anniversary of Scouting in the City of Knowledge in Panama City. Attended various National Authorities and Embassies.

115 Anniversary of Scouting in the City of Knowledge in Panama City.

115 Anniversary of Scouting in the City of Knowledge in Panama City.

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© Christian Schnaubelt The Peace Light 2022 was distributed to about 30 countries all over Europe but also to the Americas. The Light tries to remind us all to bring peace to our world and to raise awareness for peace in our everyday life. The small flame is passed on from candle to candle, from hand to hand as a symbol of peace between us all. Europe, European, Europa,© Christian Schnaubelt The Peace Light 2022 was distributed to about 30 countries all over Europe but also to the Americas. The Light tries to remind us all to bring peace to our world and to raise awareness for peace in our everyday life. The small flame is passed on from candle to candle, from hand to hand as a symbol of peace between us all. Europe, European, Europa,

The Peace Light 2022

The Peace Light 2022 was distributed to about 30 countries all over Europe but also to the Americas. The Light tries to remind us all to bring peace to our world and to raise awareness for peace in our everyday life. The small flame is passed on from candle to candle, from hand to hand as a symbol of peace between us all.

At the The Academy 2022, Scouts and Guides coming from 38 countries gathered to discuss personal development, networking, partnerships and advocacy. The Academy was hosted by Lietuvos skautija and organised in the framework of the European Year of Youth 2022 with the support of the European Parliament and the City of Vilnius.At the The Academy 2022, Scouts and Guides coming from 38 countries gathered to discuss personal development, networking, partnerships and advocacy. The Academy was hosted by Lietuvos skautija and organised in the framework of the European Year of Youth 2022 with the support of the European Parliament and the City of Vilnius.

The Scout Academy 2022

Scouts and Guides coming from 38 countries gathered to discuss personal development, networking, partnerships and advocacy.

HB9S was for the 5th time as LX9S at FNEL Scouten A Guiden & Fiiss.lu in Luxembourg city as European Scout station.HB9S was for the 5th time as LX9S at FNEL Scouten A Guiden & Fiiss.lu in Luxembourg city as European Scout station.

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Sub-camp life in the end of the day in Foxtrot, the most remote of all sub-camps at the 24th World Scout Jamboree.Sub-camp life in the end of the day in Foxtrot, the most remote of all sub-camps at the 24th World Scout Jamboree.

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Millions of Scout volunteers are actively supporting the response to fight COVID-19 by helping the authorities and early responders; launching awareness campaigns and initiatives to support young people, with a special focus on mental health.Millions of Scout volunteers are actively supporting the response to fight COVID-19 by helping the authorities and early responders; launching awareness campaigns and initiatives to support young people, with a special focus on mental health.

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Millions of Scout volunteers are actively supporting the response to fight COVID-19

9th World Scout Jamboree – 1957 Sutton Park, England, 1957. The Jubilee Jamboree celebrating Scouting's 50th anniversary. Over 30,000 Scouts from 80 countries were present. First to incorporate a Rover Moot and an Indaba. The year of B-P's centenary. An amateur radio station operated from camp. A Scout from Pakistan hiked all the way. There was a 24-page camp newspaper, "Jubilee Journal". And then, traditonally one might say, there was the night of the great storm - "Jamborain". An obelisk was erected at Sutton Park to commemorate this anniversary of Scouting.9th World Scout Jamboree – 1957 Sutton Park, England, 1957. The Jubilee Jamboree celebrating Scouting's 50th anniversary. Over 30,000 Scouts from 80 countries were present. First to incorporate a Rover Moot and an Indaba. The year of B-P's centenary. An amateur radio station operated from camp. A Scout from Pakistan hiked all the way. There was a 24-page camp newspaper, "Jubilee Journal". And then, traditonally one might say, there was the night of the great storm - "Jamborain". An obelisk was erected at Sutton Park to commemorate this anniversary of Scouting.

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TICKET TO LIFE is a flagship project currently being implemented by the Asia-Pacific Regional Office of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. This project integrates street children to society, through ScoutingTICKET TO LIFE is a flagship project currently being implemented by the Asia-Pacific Regional Office of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. This project integrates street children to society, through Scouting

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25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023

25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023

25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023

25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023

18th World Scout Jamboree – Holland 1995 Flevoland (Holland), the Netherlands, 1995, 28,960 participants and staff from 166 countries and territories, including 34 countries where Scouting is starting or restarting. This representation of countries is the largest ever. Theme: "Future is Now". Highlights: Jamboree Friendship Award, Inter-religious ceremony on violence and peace, 2nd Global Development Village (GDV) with the support of Scout associations, NGOs and UN specialized agencies, in particular UNHCR and UNICEF. Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations by a Scout Forum and communication by satellite with UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. The event was officially opened by H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her husband Prince Claus. The Jamboree was visited by H.M. the King of Sweden, Princess Basma of Jordan and Mrs. Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, who inaugurated the Global Development Village.18th World Scout Jamboree – Holland 1995 Flevoland (Holland), the Netherlands, 1995, 28,960 participants and staff from 166 countries and territories, including 34 countries where Scouting is starting or restarting. This representation of countries is the largest ever. Theme: "Future is Now". Highlights: Jamboree Friendship Award, Inter-religious ceremony on violence and peace, 2nd Global Development Village (GDV) with the support of Scout associations, NGOs and UN specialized agencies, in particular UNHCR and UNICEF. Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations by a Scout Forum and communication by satellite with UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. The event was officially opened by H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her husband Prince Claus. The Jamboree was visited by H.M. the King of Sweden, Princess Basma of Jordan and Mrs. Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, who inaugurated the Global Development Village.

18th World Scout Jamboree – Holland 1995 Flevoland (Holland), the Netherlands, 1995, 28,960 participants and staff from 166 countries and territories, including 34 countries where Scouting is starting or restarting. This representation of countries is the largest ever. Theme: "Future is Now". Highlights: Jamboree Friendship Award, Inter-religious ceremony on violence and peace, 2nd Global Development Village (GDV) with the support of Scout associations, NGOs and UN specialized agencies, in particular UNHCR and UNICEF. Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations by a Scout Forum and communication by satellite with UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. The event was officially opened by H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her husband Prince Claus. The Jamboree was visited by H.M. the King of Sweden, Princess Basma of Jordan and Mrs. Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, who inaugurated the Global Development Village.

23rd World Scout Jambore - Japan 2015

23rd World Scout Jambore - Japan 2015

25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 202325th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023

25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023

24th World Scout Jamboree - North America 201924th World Scout Jamboree - North America 2019

24th World Scout Jamboree - North America 2019

22nd World Scout Jamboree – Sweden 2011

22nd World Scout Jamboree – Sweden 2011

23rd World Scout Jambore - Japan 201523rd World Scout Jambore - Japan 2015

23rd World Scout Jambore - Japan 2015

23rd World Scout Jambore - Japan 2015

23rd World Scout Jambore - Japan 2015

21st World Scout Jamboree – UK 2007 The 21st World Scout Jamboree marked the Centenary of Scouting, with 37,868 Scouts attending from 162 countries and territories.

21st World Scout Jamboree – UK 2007 The 21st World Scout Jamboree marked the Centenary of Scouting, with 37,868 Scouts attending from 162 countries and territories.

22nd World Scout Jamboree – Sweden 2011

22nd World Scout Jamboree – Sweden 2011

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22nd World Scout Jamboree – Sweden 2011

21st World Scout Jamboree – UK 2007 The 21st World Scout Jamboree marked the Centenary of Scouting, with 37,868 Scouts attending from 162 countries and territories.21st World Scout Jamboree – UK 2007 The 21st World Scout Jamboree marked the Centenary of Scouting, with 37,868 Scouts attending from 162 countries and territories.

21st World Scout Jamboree – UK 2007 The 21st World Scout Jamboree marked the Centenary of Scouting, with 37,868 Scouts attending from 162 countries and territories.

20th World Scout Jamboree – Thailand 2002-2003 The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was the focus of our Movement from 28 December to 7 January, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts - girls and boys, leaders and staff from 147 countries and territories attended the sea-side event, living together under the theme Share our World, Share our Cultures. A very busy programme of activities offered lots of fun, opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and to help people in nearby communities. A large Global Development Village (GDV) run by 50 organizations provided the forum to learn about issues around the world. UNESCO Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, inaugurated the GDV. Other highlights included the Crossroads of Cultures, Face the Waves, Our Heritage, Exploring Nature, City of Science, Community Action Day, and Tournaments. A record number of 12 religions conducted services during this holiday period, and nearly 80 percent of the participants attended the Inter-religious service on the 1st of January. Operation Sattahip helped fund the participation of 247 Scouts from 93 developing countries, thanks to money contributed by the Jamboree fees, and several Scout associations.

20th World Scout Jamboree – Thailand 2002-2003 The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was the focus of our Movement from 28 December to 7 January, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts - girls and boys, leaders and staff from 147 countries and territories attended the sea-side event, living together under the theme Share our World, Share our Cultures. A very busy programme of activities offered lots of fun, opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and to help people in nearby communities. A large Global Development Village (GDV) run by 50 organizations provided the forum to learn about issues around the world. UNESCO Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, inaugurated the GDV. Other highlights included the Crossroads of Cultures, Face the Waves, Our Heritage, Exploring Nature, City of Science, Community Action Day, and Tournaments. A record number of 12 religions conducted services during this holiday period, and nearly 80 percent of the participants attended the Inter-religious service on the 1st of January. Operation Sattahip helped fund the participation of 247 Scouts from 93 developing countries, thanks to money contributed by the Jamboree fees, and several Scout associations.

21st World Scout Jamboree – UK 2007 The 21st World Scout Jamboree marked the Centenary of Scouting, with 37,868 Scouts attending from 162 countries and territories.

21st World Scout Jamboree – UK 2007 The 21st World Scout Jamboree marked the Centenary of Scouting, with 37,868 Scouts attending from 162 countries and territories.

20th World Scout Jamboree – Thailand 2002-2003 The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was the focus of our Movement from 28 December to 7 January, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts - girls and boys, leaders and staff from 147 countries and territories attended the sea-side event, living together under the theme Share our World, Share our Cultures. A very busy programme of activities offered lots of fun, opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and to help people in nearby communities. A large Global Development Village (GDV) run by 50 organizations provided the forum to learn about issues around the world. UNESCO Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, inaugurated the GDV. Other highlights included the Crossroads of Cultures, Face the Waves, Our Heritage, Exploring Nature, City of Science, Community Action Day, and Tournaments. A record number of 12 religions conducted services during this holiday period, and nearly 80 percent of the participants attended the Inter-religious service on the 1st of January. Operation Sattahip helped fund the participation of 247 Scouts from 93 developing countries, thanks to money contributed by the Jamboree fees, and several Scout associations.20th World Scout Jamboree – Thailand 2002-2003 The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was the focus of our Movement from 28 December to 7 January, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts - girls and boys, leaders and staff from 147 countries and territories attended the sea-side event, living together under the theme Share our World, Share our Cultures. A very busy programme of activities offered lots of fun, opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and to help people in nearby communities. A large Global Development Village (GDV) run by 50 organizations provided the forum to learn about issues around the world. UNESCO Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, inaugurated the GDV. Other highlights included the Crossroads of Cultures, Face the Waves, Our Heritage, Exploring Nature, City of Science, Community Action Day, and Tournaments. A record number of 12 religions conducted services during this holiday period, and nearly 80 percent of the participants attended the Inter-religious service on the 1st of January. Operation Sattahip helped fund the participation of 247 Scouts from 93 developing countries, thanks to money contributed by the Jamboree fees, and several Scout associations.

20th World Scout Jamboree – Thailand 2002-2003 The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was the focus of our Movement from 28 December to 7 January, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts - girls and boys, leaders and staff from 147 countries and territories attended the sea-side event, living together under the theme Share our World, Share our Cultures. A very busy programme of activities offered lots of fun, opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and to help people in nearby communities. A large Global Development Village (GDV) run by 50 organizations provided the forum to learn about issues around the world. UNESCO Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, inaugurated the GDV. Other highlights included the Crossroads of Cultures, Face the Waves, Our Heritage, Exploring Nature, City of Science, Community Action Day, and Tournaments. A record number of 12 religions conducted services during this holiday period, and nearly 80 percent of the participants attended the Inter-religious service on the 1st of January. Operation Sattahip helped fund the participation of 247 Scouts from 93 developing countries, thanks to money contributed by the Jamboree fees, and several Scout associations.

20th World Scout Jamboree – Thailand 2002-2003 The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was the focus of our Movement from 28 December to 7 January, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts - girls and boys, leaders and staff from 147 countries and territories attended the sea-side event, living together under the theme Share our World, Share our Cultures. A very busy programme of activities offered lots of fun, opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and to help people in nearby communities. A large Global Development Village (GDV) run by 50 organizations provided the forum to learn about issues around the world. UNESCO Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, inaugurated the GDV. Other highlights included the Crossroads of Cultures, Face the Waves, Our Heritage, Exploring Nature, City of Science, Community Action Day, and Tournaments. A record number of 12 religions conducted services during this holiday period, and nearly 80 percent of the participants attended the Inter-religious service on the 1st of January. Operation Sattahip helped fund the participation of 247 Scouts from 93 developing countries, thanks to money contributed by the Jamboree fees, and several Scout associations.

20th World Scout Jamboree – Thailand 2002-2003 The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was the focus of our Movement from 28 December to 7 January, 2003. More than 24,000 Scouts - girls and boys, leaders and staff from 147 countries and territories attended the sea-side event, living together under the theme Share our World, Share our Cultures. A very busy programme of activities offered lots of fun, opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and to help people in nearby communities. A large Global Development Village (GDV) run by 50 organizations provided the forum to learn about issues around the world. UNESCO Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, inaugurated the GDV. Other highlights included the Crossroads of Cultures, Face the Waves, Our Heritage, Exploring Nature, City of Science, Community Action Day, and Tournaments. A record number of 12 religions conducted services during this holiday period, and nearly 80 percent of the participants attended the Inter-religious service on the 1st of January. Operation Sattahip helped fund the participation of 247 Scouts from 93 developing countries, thanks to money contributed by the Jamboree fees, and several Scout associations.

19th World Scout Jamboree – Chile 1998-1999 Picarquin, Chile, 1998-99. The Andean foothills served as a backdrop for the first World Scout Jamboree ever held in Latin America, and the last Jamboree of the century. It was officially opened by Chilean President Eduardo Frei. 31,000 Scouts, leaders and staff from 157 countries and territories attended. The theme "Building Peace Together" was reinforced by the 3rd Global Development Village which was bigger and better than ever with the involvement of 11 United Nations agencies, and by the signing of an anti-personnel land mine agreement between Handicap International and World Scouting. This was a Jamboree that emphasized the education of Scouts about the world and its problems and it demonstrated how Scouts can and do make a difference.

19th World Scout Jamboree – Chile 1998-1999 Picarquin, Chile, 1998-99. The Andean foothills served as a backdrop for the first World Scout Jamboree ever held in Latin America, and the last Jamboree of the century. It was officially opened by Chilean President Eduardo Frei. 31,000 Scouts, leaders and staff from 157 countries and territories attended. The theme "Building Peace Together" was reinforced by the 3rd Global Development Village which was bigger and better than ever with the involvement of 11 United Nations agencies, and by the signing of an anti-personnel land mine agreement between Handicap International and World Scouting. This was a Jamboree that emphasized the education of Scouts about the world and its problems and it demonstrated how Scouts can and do make a difference.

19th World Scout Jamboree – Chile 1998-1999 Picarquin, Chile, 1998-99. The Andean foothills served as a backdrop for the first World Scout Jamboree ever held in Latin America, and the last Jamboree of the century. It was officially opened by Chilean President Eduardo Frei. 31,000 Scouts, leaders and staff from 157 countries and territories attended. The theme "Building Peace Together" was reinforced by the 3rd Global Development Village which was bigger and better than ever with the involvement of 11 United Nations agencies, and by the signing of an anti-personnel land mine agreement between Handicap International and World Scouting. This was a Jamboree that emphasized the education of Scouts about the world and its problems and it demonstrated how Scouts can and do make a difference.19th World Scout Jamboree – Chile 1998-1999 Picarquin, Chile, 1998-99. The Andean foothills served as a backdrop for the first World Scout Jamboree ever held in Latin America, and the last Jamboree of the century. It was officially opened by Chilean President Eduardo Frei. 31,000 Scouts, leaders and staff from 157 countries and territories attended. The theme "Building Peace Together" was reinforced by the 3rd Global Development Village which was bigger and better than ever with the involvement of 11 United Nations agencies, and by the signing of an anti-personnel land mine agreement between Handicap International and World Scouting. This was a Jamboree that emphasized the education of Scouts about the world and its problems and it demonstrated how Scouts can and do make a difference.

19th World Scout Jamboree – Chile 1998-1999 Picarquin, Chile, 1998-99. The Andean foothills served as a backdrop for the first World Scout Jamboree ever held in Latin America, and the last Jamboree of the century. It was officially opened by Chilean President Eduardo Frei. 31,000 Scouts, leaders and staff from 157 countries and territories attended. The theme "Building Peace Together" was reinforced by the 3rd Global Development Village which was bigger and better than ever with the involvement of 11 United Nations agencies, and by the signing of an anti-personnel land mine agreement between Handicap International and World Scouting. This was a Jamboree that emphasized the education of Scouts about the world and its problems and it demonstrated how Scouts can and do make a difference.