Database of Articles

Welcome to the Database of Articles!

Here you’ll find a selection of materials chosen specifically to support Scouting and non-formal education, including research articles, reports, policy documents, case studies, and practical tools. Each resource was selected by a team drawing on trusted sources, including academic journals, official publications, global organisations, and National Scout Organizations.

The focus is on topics that really matter: youth leadership, volunteer support, good governance, and the challenges young people and youth organisations face today. Some resources share practical experiences, while others bring research findings or expert perspectives. Each comes with a short note explaining why it’s useful and how you might apply it in your own Scouting work.

You can explore the library at your own pace, dip into whatever’s relevant, and return whenever you want. It’s not everything out there, just a collection meant to help you learn, reflect, and find ideas that work in practice.

Explore Topics

Documents are organised in seven topics that reflect the priorities of the Strategy for Scouting. 

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Share your Knowledge

Do you have articles, research, or resources that could support Scouts and those involved in Scouting? We’d love to include them in our growing resource library. By contributing, you help strengthen this collection and provide valuable insights to others in the movement. Send your submissions below.

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