International Scouting, Scouting America

05/31/2026

Monse Lopez, Manager of Education and Impact at the World Scout Bureau, will join us this summer at Philmont!

Monse has over five years of experience working with grassroots movements, specializing in designing and implementing impactful educational approaches that empower young people to lead change in their communities.

Her work focuses on advancing education systems, supporting National Scout Organizations in strengthening their youth programs, and driving impact through non-formal education. She has experience in partnership development, working with organizations such as UNFPA and FAO, and in delivering large-scale trainings, events, and international conferences. Health and wellbeing remains a key area of expertise within her broader work.

📌There's still time to Register for our International Scouting conference, June 21-27 at Philmont!
🔗 www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/ptc-conferences

05/29/2026

Scouting America is growing! 🌎⚜️

Scouting America is on a mission to reach 2 million Scouts — expanding access for girls, young women, and underserved communities, and making volunteering easier for families everywhere.

And our international presence is stronger than ever: 1000 Scouts and Scouters are already registered for the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland. 🇵🇱

The adventure is just getting started. Read the full story here 👉 https://www.scout.org/news/scouting-america-expands-opportunities-new-generation

05/25/2026

Today, we remember the fallen. We honor those who have given their lives in service of our country.

This Memorial Day, take some time to reflect on the sacrifice a fallen soldier has made for you and the American people - and think how you can carry that spirit of loyalty and bravery into your own life.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

We recently announced the awardees for the 2025 Messengers of Peace Distinguished Project! Each year, the International Committee recognizes projects that exemplify all aspects of the Messengers of Peace program. This is not just an opportunity to earn National recognition for a local service project - it’s a chance to think BIG and think GLOBAL while acting in your local community!

Want to make a global impact? Become a Messenger of Peace and join a community of Scouts dedicated to making this world a better place 🌎🕊️

📌 To learn more about Messengers of Peace, the award, and the winning projects:
⭐ Read our Annual Report! https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/2SGkeRnGpj21rFxUkwj7Cnmm
🔗 Visit www.scouting.org/international/messengers-of-peace

05/20/2026

Thank you for stopping by our booth at the National Annual Meeting! We loved every minute of sharing Scouting’s 🌎 and fostering our connection with a global movement of 60 million Scouts! ⚜️💜

💫 The world of International Scouting is out there—you just need to stretch out your hand and grab it! For help connecting with these opportunities, contact your council’s International Representative or visit our website: scouting.org/international

05/19/2026

Scouting America’s International Commissioner, Lou Paulson, would like to announce that Praveen Karunaratne (Troop 457, Greater Niagara Frontier Council) and Charles Welch (Troop 76, Connecticut Yankee Council) were chosen to receive the 2025 Messengers of Peace Distinguished Project Award. 💜🕊️

Charles was selected for the award for his work restoring diverse ecosystems in Stratford, Connecticut. The project exemplifies the spirit of the Messengers of Peace initiative, as Charles worked to stabilize one of the few remaining intact coastal dune systems in Connecticut. Across the 9.5 acres, Charles, Scouts from Troop 76, and over 50 other volunteers set up drift fences to help mitigate dune wind erosion and erected bird boxes throughout the property to help restore nesting habitat for native tree swallows. His efforts to rebuild this special ecological habitat exemplifies the Messengers of Peace concept of sustainable change.

📢 Read more about the award and Charles's project in our Annual Report! https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/2SGkeRnGpj21rFxUkwj7Cnmm

05/18/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected KISC Committee! Scouting America members, Joshua Dick and Keith Dodds, were among those elected this weekend ⚜️🩷❄️

Now Acting Chairperson, building on his extensive Scouting experience, Joshua seeks “to ensure the financial strength of Kandersteg and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its operation.” Keith shares, “I was lucky to be a Pinkie in the summers of '88 and '90, where I was touched by the magic of Kandersteg,” where he will now serve as an Individual Member of the KISC Committee.

📌 Read the article! https://www.kisc.ch/news/run-volunteers-run-you-2026-general-assembly

05/18/2026

Scouting America’s International Commissioner, Lou Paulson, would like to announce that Praveen Karunaratne (Troop 457, Great Falls Council) and Charles Welch (Troop 76, Connecticut Yankee Council) were chosen to receive the 2025 Messengers of Peace Distinguished Project Award. 💜🕊️

Praveen was selected for his work connecting two continents in an effort to reduce inequalities through action. Through his organization and leadership, Scouts in Troop 457 in Williamsville, NY assembled care packages to be brought to orphans in Sri Lanka. Praveen then traveled to Sri Lanka with the care packages, where he organized efforts with three Sri Lankan Boy Scout Troops and one Girl Guide unit to make repairs and paint the Sri Lankan orphanage. The project exemplifies the spirit of the Messengers of Peace initiative, bringing together over 75 volunteers in New York and Sri Lanka to achieve remarkable outcomes.

📢 Read more about the award and Praveen’s project in our Annual Report! https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/2SGkeRnGpj21rFxUkwj7Cnmm