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Service Around the World
There
are as many projects as there are Scout groups, i.e. tens of thousands
in the world. These projects are at the heart of the life of the Scout
Movement and encompass its capacity of social innovation: for each situation,
for each problem, for each need expressed by young people and their
community, Scouting proposes different social solutions, all based on
the same promise, that is to build a better world.
Mobilizing young people at a global level
Scouting is a social force that takes action at an international level. It is a leading global movement for advocacy in the following fields:
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Understanding
the effects of globalization - Sustainable development
- Cultural diversity
- The rights of children and young people
- Youth employability
- Responsible governance
- The fight against racism
- The fight against social exclusion
- Equal opportunities for men and women
- Youth involvement and youth citizenship
- Youth policies
- The promotion of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals
- Protection of the environment
These fields of action are conducted in conjunction with the United Nations system, the organizations of civil society, youth representative platform, and all partners of the Scout Movement.
Taking action at local level - The Scout Movement makes a constructive contribution to society. Scouts do "good deeds" in many diverse areas:
- Agriculture and food production
- Emergency and humanitarian aid
- Clean drinking water
- Literacy
- Renewable energies
- Street children
- The acquisition of life skills
- Professional training
- Sanitation
- Integration of people with disabilities
- Fighting against child labor
- Support for migrants and indigenous communities
- Prevention and fight against AIDS
- Drug prevention
- Child protection
- Rehabilitation of child soldiers
- Child and adolescent health
Gifts for Peace is the key centennial program for all Scouts to tackle local issues and make a difference in our communities. These Gifts for Peace are gifts of education, understanding, tolerance and respect for others, given by Scouts in the form of community projects.
Throughout
the past 100 years of Scouting, young people around the world have been
exploring, learning about and caring for the outdoors and our environment.
The way in which Scouts contribute to tackling environmental issues
have evolved with the times, and remains a fundamental part of the Scout
program.
Recognizing the importance of environment education to Scouting around
the world, the World Organization of the Scout Movement are focusing
their attentions on developing new initiatives in this field, supporting
Scouts to be equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to
tackle the environmental challenges they face.
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