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Peer role models are an important factor in supporting academic achievement, social development, and mental health, particularly in out-of-school-time (OST) programmes that emphasise character and leadership.

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High-adventure programs typically take place outdoors in remote locations and include several days of challenging activities. Research on high-adventure programs consistently finds positive outcomes for youths.

Developed by, with and for young people – and informed by partners and expertise drawn from across the World Scout Movement - this paper sets out a bold set of calls to action.

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.

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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.

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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.