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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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The Living Spaces for Dialogue is a practical and dialogue-based educational activity designed to help young people and adults build understanding, trust, and peaceful relationships across differences.
This report provides an overview of the World Scout Bureau’s climate impact journey – its methodology, initial findings, and ongoing efforts to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
The World Scout Bureau's consolidated financial statements for the year ending 30 September 2025 provide an overview of WOSM's financial position and performance.
Reserves protect WOSM against emergencies, unforeseen expenses, or disruptions to income. They are limited resources that are difficult to replace once used and must never be used to substitute for sound budgeting and management. WOSM is entrusted with resources on behalf of its members.
The Investment Policy, adopted by the World Scout Committee, establishes general rules and control processes for the approval, acquisition, divestment, and management of investments within the World Scout Bureau (WSB) at the respective global and regional support centres.
This is the membership census of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. In some countries, the National Scout Organization is larger than indicated in this census as girls and women are members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
This practical implementation guide was developed in response to a specific request from the Africa Scout Region and contextualises the World Scouting Wood Badge Framework to support National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in strengthening their adult development systems.
Developed by the Sierra Leone Scouts Association, this Humanitarian Action Toolkit provides practical guidance for youth-led disaster preparedness and response in vulnerable communities.
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.
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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.
The Basics of Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation for Consultants eLearning course is designed to provide you with a primer on strategic planning.
By the end of this course you will: