An International Movement

Scouting is currently active in 218 countries and territories with a global membership of over 28 million. Two thirds of this international membership is in developing countries.

The Scout Association's International Office, based at Gilwell Park, promotes international opportunities including camps and projects, with the aim of strengthening links between the Association in the UK and other members of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. The Office assists groups of young people attending major world Scouting events such as Moots and Jamborees, creating resources and administering grant-aid for visits abroad.

Today, Scouts across the world are involved in developing projects as diverse as peace education, drug abuse prevention, provision of clean water and sanitation, literacy, renewable energies and environmental conservation.