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Strategy for Scouting - Missions for Scouting

Youth Involvement - revitalising the Scout Method.

Scouting is not just a movement for young people managed by adults; it is also a movement of young people, supported by adults. A fundamental element of Scouting is the Scout Method; which requires the active involvement of young people, from the time they join the Movement, in the process of their own development, and makes each person the principal agent of that process. This is the element which, when correctly applied, makes Scouting most attractive to young people and enables their development as self-fulfilled individuals, able to contribute to a better world.

Unfortunately, the Scout Method is not always fully applied. Young people are not being adequately prepared for the progressive responsibility and active involvement that are required at all levels in Scouting, starting from the youngest age sections up to institutional involvement in decision-making bodies. A policy on Youth Involvement is being submitted to the World Scout Conference in Thessaloniki.

This strategic priority aims at assisting National Scout Organizations in revitalising this fundamental element of our Movement, which is crucial to its attractiveness and its ability to achieve its mission.

The seven strategic priorities: 
1. Youth Involvement - revitalising the Scout Method.
2. Adolescents - supporting their transition to adulthood.
3. Girls and Boys, Women and Men - respecting differences, promoting equality and sharing responsibility.
4. Reaching Out - breaking down barriers and working with all segments of society.
5. Volunteers in Scouting - developing new approaches to broaden the base of adult support.
6. An Organization for the 21st Century - becoming flexible, lean, innovative, participatory.
7. Scouting's Profile - strengthening communications, partnerships and resources.

Read more about the MISSION OF SCOUTING right here!