World Scouting

Scouting is a global youth Movement that builds friendships, experiences, and skills for life, shaping young people's futures as active citizens. More than 500 million young people and adults have joined and experienced the power of Scouting's non-formal education since it was founded in 1907.

Since then, the Scout Movement has continued to grow and is now active in 176 National Scout Organizations. Today, over 57 million young people, supported by millions of dedicated volunteers, take part in Scouting activities and events worldwide.

Find out more here.

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Meet our Board and Staff

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Patronage

His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, The King of Sweden, has been the Honorary Chairman since 1977.

Links with World Scouting

How the Foundation and World Scouting work together.