Alwaleed Philanthropies "Global" Partners with World Scout Foundation to Empower Youth and Promote Sustainable Development Goals Globally

The Scouts for SDGs initiative is a global movement dedicated to equipping and mobilizing youth to actively engage in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Designed to inspire, enable, and empower, the initiative focuses on developing young people as leaders of sustainable change in their communities. By combining grassroots energy with global ambition, Scouts for SDGs transforms awareness into action. The initiative rests on three foundational pillars:

• Inspire – Raising awareness and mobilizing youth around the SDGs.
• Enable – Equipping Scout organizations with tools, training, and leadership development.
• Deliver – Implementing community-based projects that address SDG challenges.

Under inspire element, Scout volunteers undertake creative outreach and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about the SDGs. From online initiatives to in-person events, they share knowledge about sustainability and the vital role young people can play in driving progress.

The Deliver phase focuses on translating knowledge into local action. Across Africa and the Arab world, Scouts led projects addressing a wide range of SDG challenges—from reducing plastic waste and improving education, to cultivating young leaders and supporting community resilience.

These grassroots efforts exemplify the power of community-driven solutions and highlight how local actions contribute to global progress. Through collaboration and innovation, Scouts are not only responding to immediate challenges but also laying the groundwork for sustainable futures.

Building on years of momentum, 2024 marked a significant milestone for Scouts for SDGs. Highlights include:

• Completion and implementation of all global projects.
• Capacity building through emergency response training for 150 new volunteers, equipping them with life-saving skills to support their communities.
• Distribution of 150 food baskets to meet the basic nutritional needs of affected populations.
• Support for women’s health, including the provision of 200 personal hygiene kits to female beneficiaries, promoting dignity and well-being in crisis situations.

With more than 6 million youth engaged since 2018, and over 4.6 million beneficiaries in 2023 alone, the Scouts for SDGs initiative continues to be a transformative force in global youth development. Its impact spans leadership cultivation, civic engagement, emergency response, and sustainable development.

By empowering young people to act locally while thinking globally, Scouts for SDGs is shaping a generation of responsible, inspired leaders who are committed to creating a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.