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Scouts Canada free online resilience resource for kids
Scouts Canada is partnering with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, a leading specialist in resiliency, to help children become more resilient. They have launch
“Resiliency is not something we are born with, but something we are taught. That’s why Scouts Canada has partnered with expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Access the Guide to Resilient Children and find out more here.
The guide also outlines the role of outdoor play, a fundamental need for children,
Reenergising the Young BP Fellow programme
Nine motivated Young BP Fellows (YBPF) have committed their time and energy to reenergise the YBPF programme!
They've come together in a smal
The project duration is initially 6 months followed by a progress review and then, depending on the work available and the success of the Task Force,
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Championing the SDGs in Greece amid a global pandemic
The Sustainable Development Goals could be sometimes perceived as an out-of-touch topic for young people. That is why it is crucial to constantly esta
“We have found a way to make every Scout become an ambassador of the SDGs in their communities”, says Christoforos Mitromaras, Chief Commissioner and&
Through an initiative called “SDGs Friendly Scout Groups”, every Scout Group around Greece has been motivated to participate and earn the&nb
“The pandemic has been a challenge for everyone around the globe. Scouting wasn't spared either, but we made it through and managed to develop an indo
As the initiative gains more and more momentum around the country, over 350 different neighbourhoods have joined to implement sustainability projects,
“We shared our stories via social media, we supported our leaders to be more engaged in the SDGs, we are glad we have actually inspired the community
The Greek Scouts have promoted their initiative through a TV commercial, enabling them to raise awareness nationally and attract more young peopl
"We have already built strategic partnerships with relevant NGOs and Institutions in Greece, such us the Local UN Offices, the "Greek
Nadia is a Scout who has greatly benefited from the initiative:
“A game-based project that we really enjoy! New skills, new way of thinking, new attitude! Thank you Scouts of Greece for the great ideas, for the sup
The Greek initiative will be further scaled up as it will draw on some synergies with the recently-launched World Scouting initiative Earth Tribe