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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.
New Resources
The Nutrition Challenge is an educational resource from World Scouting’s HealthAllies initiative, designed to help young people build healthier lifestyles by strengthening their knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills related to nutrition, healthy habits, and overall wellbeing.
The Mind Builders Challenge is an educational resource from World Scouting’s HealthAllies initiative, designed to support young people aged 7 and above in strengthening their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Abstract:
Scouting operates in diverse social, institutional, and legal environments, resulting in different delivery models shaped by education systems, volunteer cultures, public policy, and community structures.
For more than a century, Scouting has contributed to the education of young people by helping them develop character and competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) to build fulfilled lives, and a sense of responsibility towards their communities and the world.
The guidance document supports grantees in understanding, selecting, and applying the Standard Indicator list within the Fluxx Grant Management System. It provides guidance in relation to the following questions:
National Scout Organizations can find documents relating to a referendum on: (1) the WOSM Registration Fee Model and (2) future work on the costs of World Scout events.
"This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides practical guidance for World Scout Bureau staff, consultants, volunteers, and National Scout Organizations (NSOs) on coordinating effective humanitarian response and recovery during emergencies and crises.
This Evidence Clarification and Guidelines document is developed to support NSOs and NSAs in completing their Safe from Harm Self-Assessment by providing clarification on each assessment criterion, including examples of suitable evidence and supporting documents that may be submitted.
This briefing summarizes the discussion held during the World Scouting Think Tank session on 14 April 2026, which focused on volunteering in Scouting: how volunteer engagement is changing, what tensions this creates for the movement, and how Scouting can better recognise, organise, and communicat
E-Learnings
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: