World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)

We’re excited to announce the candidates for the next World Scout Committee (2024-2027), ahead of the election taking place at the 43rd World Scout Conference this August. These individuals have shown exceptional commitment to the values and mission of Scouting, and are eager to contribute their leadership to our global movement. The candidates are presented in alphabetical order. To help Conference delegations make an informed decision, detailed profiles will be available later in July on the Conference website with more info about each candidate's background, achievements, and vision for the future of Scouting. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon!

World Scouting welcomes the third Youth, Peace and Security report of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres which was presented to the UN Security Council on the 28th of May. It highlights how young people worldwide contribute to promoting peace but also underlines the challenges faced by young people as peace promoters and the most affected groups in conflict contexts. The report shows progress in recognising young people’s agency in contributing to peace. Specifically, it recognises Scouting’s youth-led UAct, a humanitarian initiative in response to the war in Ukraine where 35,000 Scout volunteers mobilised across nine countries to assist more than one million Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons affected. Under the UAct initiative, Scouting’s efforts were supported by UNICEF through a strong partnership, providing vital psychosocial support and humanitarian relief. As Scouts, we are committed to promoting a culture of peace, dialogue, and inclusion through community service and humanitarian action. Our commitment is reflected in educational programmes, Scouting initiatives, and advocacy efforts worldwide. Reflecting our efforts, our new Strategy for Scouting for the next 10 years aims to direct the movement towards ensuring a peaceful and inclusive world, as articulated as one of its three impact statements. Read more about Scouting efforts in the promotion and maintenance of peace and the UActs initiative here: https://lnkd.in/eS2bvvCt Check out the full UN Secretary-General Youth, Peace and Security report here: https://lnkd.in/eQw2Nx_v

Do you dream of creating a better world? ⚜️ We're looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our movement. Check out our current job openings below ⬇️ 🔸 Project Management Officer Apply now and be part of our commitment to empowering young people: https://lnkd.in/gkgkBU5E #Jobs #Hiring #Scouts

World Scouting is proud to welcome the Association des Scouts et Guides du Mali as the 175th Member Organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. 🇲🇱 Scouting started in Mali in the 1930s and was re-established in 1994 after a 30-year break. We are excited to officially welcome their Scouts back to our global Movement! ⚜ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esmMnuF7

We’re proud to announce that the following distinguished leaders have been awarded the Bronze Wolf award in recognition of their exceptional services to the Scout Movement: ⚜️ Mohammed Ali Khalid (India) ⚜️ Saâd Zian (France, Morocco) ⚜️ Hector Robledo Cervantes (Mexico) Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5RESTZd

“I would love a job where I could help create and organise something meaningful for others”, says Louise Lundbye, a Project Support and Event Management Officer for the Europe Support Centre in Brussels. ⚜️ Learn more about how WOSM staff around the world are shaping the future of Scouting: https://lnkd.in/ed8-ttZr

The excitement is soaring as we gear up for the 43rd World Scout Conference in 100 days! ⚜️ There's so much to look forward to; a fresh strategy for Scouting, a revamped brand identity, and an exciting opportunity for Scouts worldwide to benefit from innovative learning experiences in Scouting. Recently, on The Do One Better Knowledge Hub and Podcast, hosted by Alberto Lidji, our Secretary-General Ahmad Alhendawi joined to discuss the prospects and challenges of leading a global youth educational movement! Ahmad discusses the intricate details of managing the organization's day-to-day while igniting the movement's flame. From his unique perspective, he delves into the realm of non-formal education and learning, exploring its potential to empower today's youth and how to adapt it to the challenges of the future. This sit-down with Alberto and Ahmad gives a glimpse into what it means to go from transforming education, to transforming learning - and the long journey to create a better world. 🎧 Dive into this exclusive discussion, available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on the Do One Better website 🎧 https://lnkd.in/emsfzgHk

We’re celebrating a year of impact on the Scout Donation Platform with a dollar-for-dollar matching campaign for the impactful Uganda Scouts for Clean Water project, thanks to a generous BP Fellow. Donate today and double your impact: https://lnkd.in/eVAbKwXt   Discover how Gidds, John and their Scouts are taking a long-term, holistic approach to tackling not only water insecurity but also illiteracy, inequalities in accessing education, food security, the spread of waterborne diseases and poverty reduction. With your support, their project will provide 6,200+ inhabitants in four villages access to clean, safe water, through the construction of borehole water and protected spring wells.   They will also be supporting: ⚜ Education: reducing the time children walk to fetch clean water each day means they’ll spend more time in the classrooms, tackling illiteracy to break the cycle of poverty. ⚜ Health: access to clean water will reduce waterborne diseases, which cause diarrhoea, the second leading cause of death in children under five and help combat malnutrition and stunting. ⚜ Women & girls, who are disproportionately impacted by the water crisis and spend at least twice as much time collecting water, massively impacting their education and safety. ⚜ Food security & poverty reduction: better access to water will benefit agricultural production to improve nutrition and increase the income of beneficiaries. Let’s help Scouts provide clean water to thousands of families, breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting health and education in Uganda.   Every dollar you donate to this project (up to USD 7,500) will be matched by a generous #BPFellow. 

As Vision 2023 comes to a close, we're looking ahead to our future Strategy for Scouting 🤩 Join us as we reflect on significant achievements and developments within the Scout Movement over the past year in our Annual Report 2022-2023. ⚜️ Read here: https://lnkd.in/e-Ck-Nfz

Do you dream of creating a better world? ⚜️ We're looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our movement. Check out our current job openings below ⬇️ 🔸 Director, People and Culture 🔸 Manager, People and Culture 🔸 Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising 🔸 Senior Manager, IT and Digital Services 🔸 Coordinator – Digital Communications Advocacy and Partnerships 🔸 Social Media Coordinator Apply now and be part of our commitment to empowering young people: https://lnkd.in/eDbqumF8