The Better World Framework is a portfolio of world initiatives addressing four thematic areas of education focusing on global issues and trends affecting young people and diverse communities in the next 10 years. Each initiative contains challenges for young people that inspire them to participate in their local communities and become active citizens. The thematic areas of education are as follows:
Environment & Sustainability
Peace & Community Engagement
Health & Wellbeing
Skills for Life
There is one Better World initiative for each thematic area of education. Each initiative offers a set of defined paths and learning objectives relevant to its theme. These learning objectives are the basis for integrating the initiatives and its challenges into your Youth Programme. Each initiative’s learning objectives align with the principles of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), the World Scout Youth Programme Policy, and the Essential Characteristics of Scouting.
Scouts For SDGs
Messengers of Peace
A premier educational program that involves Scouts in creating a culture of peace and justice around the world by having them execute millions of acts of community service. In collaboration with Alwaleed Philanthropies.
Scouts of the World Award
A program that engages Scouts between the ages of 15 and 26 in a community project to investigate and address a social, environmental, or economic issue affecting their neighborhood.
Earth Tribe
The Earth Tribe is an international effort of young people who are committed to environmental protection and taking an active part as global citizens. Young people can join Earth Tribe and take part in environmental and conservation initiatives.