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Explore our curated resource library, packed with research, reports, and practical guides to support Scouts and those involved in Scouting. Drawing on trusted sources and real-world examples, it covers topics from youth leadership and volunteer support to governance and current youth issues. Each resource is designed to be accessible and evidence-based, helping everyone in Scouting make informed, thoughtful decisions in their work and activities.
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UAct 360°
Explore UAct 360°, a one-stop-shop for all the resources and tools created by nine NSOs as part of their youth-led humanitarian response for Ukraine. Get access to helpful humanitarian action resources applicable and adaptable by Scouts anywhere for any humanitarian crisis, related to project management, educational approaches, partnership, and communication.
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Guide to working with Scout Ambassadors
In 2018, the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) announced Bear Grylls as the Chief Ambassador of World Scouting.
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In 2018, the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) announced Bear Grylls as the Chief Ambassador of World Scouting.
This vulnerability assessment can be used by any adult volunteer and simplifies the assessment of local, national and regional vulnerabilities and associated risk within the communities and organisation. The criteria will enable NSO’s to make relevant assessments of their localities, as well
As our organisations navigate the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, there are a number of key issues that National Scout Organization leaders should take into consideration, as well as steps they can take to reshape the new reality and plan for recovery. We have identified six priorities to consider.
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This qualitative study explores the potential of Scouting activities to develop conflict resolution skills among elementary school students in Tangerang, Indonesia.
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This descriptive-correlational study examined the relationship between Scouting attributes and leadership performance among Senior Scouts in the Philippines.
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This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the scouting method as a form of student character in scouting education, especially the character of responsibility and discipline.
This briefing summarises the discussion held during the World Scouting Think Tank session on 2 July 2026, which focused on the social impact of Scouting: how the movement can define impact more clearly, measure it in ways that are meaningful, and communicate its value credibly to different audien
World Scouting is poised to scale its impact through its 2024–2033 strategy. With the right support, it can reach millions more young people. Institutional partners have major opportunities to drive change by investing in key priorities, backed by a transparent, accountable funding approach.
Digitalise Youth Manual is a practical learning resource that equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate safely, critically, and creatively in the digital world.
The World Scout Committee’s Midterm Report on the World Triennial Plan 2024-2027 gives National Scout Organizations a first update on progress since the World Scout Conference.
Volunteer wellbeing is not an additional benefit of volunteering, it is a foundation for sustainable participation and strong organisations. This report examines the conditions that help volunteers thrive, including meaningful roles, supportive leadership, clear expectations, recognition, belongi
Volunteer wellbeing is becoming an essential part of how organisations support, protect and sustain the people who make their mission possible. This report benchmarks how six international organisations approach volunteer wellbeing through safeguarding, organisational culture, support, learning,
E-Learnings
This course is designed for all new appointees of National Scout Organizations and Associations, to discover what support WOSM offers to its members and how to access it.
Spiritual Development in Scouting is about exploring meaning, values, and purpose in an inclusive and respectful way. It connects reflection with real experiences, everyday decisions, and community action.
The Champions for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence mini-module Series 1 equips NSOs and NSAs with essential knowledge, tools, and inspiration to start and strengthen GBV prevention efforts.
This Safe from Harm learning path will prepare you for going to the Interamerican Scout JamCam 2025. To finish the learning path you need to complete the 3 online courses.
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Scouting America’s youth protection training has been updated with an entirely new look and feel, including a greater emphasis on the organization’s SAFE initiative, updated information on technology and the threat to youth online, and the use of real volunteers in real Scouting environments.
This Safe from Harm learning path will prepare you for going to the 16th World Scout Moot. To finish the learning path you need to complete the 3 online courses.
This course is mandatory for all Conference participants.
This eLearning course is developed to explain what risk management is and provide a general approach to risk management. This is meant to be a module to validate a person’s basic understanding of risk management.