Africa

Following the emergency resolution unanimously voted at the ICCS World Council in Cairo, the World Committee appointed a working group to consolidate the proposal for a new fees system. Associations will soon be contacted to clarify any doubts and to find the fees...

Leaven in the Dough: Driving Social Change Through Scouting The "Leaven in the Dough" project builds on the text “The Place of Religions in Scouting – A Catholic Vision” and aims to help put into place the strategic priorities set at the last ICCS World Council. This...

Today, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we are already at the gates of Christmas. This week prepares us for the imminent coming of the Child Jesus, who comes to live among us. Living Advent through the Sundays being characterized as "Vigilance", "Conversion" and...

We are already in the third week of Advent. The theme of this week is Joy. Also, we are approaching a year of joy, a year for the Jubilee. We want to walk through this year of joy as pilgrims of hope. As we heard in today's Gospel, John the Baptist preaches the Good...

Meditation on the sacred texts of December 8th, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent Suggested readings: Baruch 5, 1-9; Psalms 125, 1-6; Philippians 1, 4-6.8-11; Luke 3,1-6   Dear brothers and sisters, dear scouts and guides, since last Sunday we have entered the time of...

On World Volunteering Day, we come together to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of volunteers across the globe. These individuals dedicate their time, skills, and passion to uplift communities, protect our planet, and foster understanding among...

Today, we invite everyone to take a moment to encourage and thank the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem in Boran-sur-Oise.  To do so, we suggest clicking on this magical link  that will take you to a special place  where you can leave a word of encouragement or a...

INTRODUCTION Today marks the beginning of Advent, a time of waiting, a time to live with our hearts turned towards God but with our feet firmly planted in the ground. Just as a Scout should live every day! In a world where we want "everything, right away," this...

Try to leave the world a little better than you found it”, said Baden Powell. Simon Emmanuel Didier DASYLVA not only followed this advice, but lived it to the full at every turn. His dedication to our regional communications team and his commitment to CICS have left...

Dates The International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS) is set to host its much-anticipated World Conference in Cairo, Egypt, from August 11 to 14, 2024. Theme This year’s event, themed “Scouts and Catholics: Walking Together on the Path of Peace for One Human...

“Synodality instead asks us to look beyond the barriers with magnanimity, to see the presence of God and his actions even in people we do not know, in new pastoral approaches, in uncharted mission territories” asks Pope Francis. On June 13, 2024, about 200...