Alwaleed Philanthropies "Global" Partners with World Scout Foundation to Empower Youth and Promote Sustainable Development Goals Globally
Highlights
Duration
2018 - 2024
Beneficiaries
Up to date: 81,176,587 individuals
Targeting Range
Global with a focus on The GCC
In partnership with
Empowering Young Scouts for Sustainable Development
Scouts for SDGs is an inspiring initiative that aims to engage and empower young people to actively contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By raising awareness, fostering action, and equipping Scouts with the necessary knowledge and skills, this project envisions positive change within local communities. The work of Scouts for SDGs is structured around three pillars: Inspire, Enable, and Deliver.
Inspiring Change
Under "Inspire", Scouts volunteers undertake various activities to promote awareness and action towards the SDGs. They develop impactful campaigns and conduct outreach activities to educate communities about the SDGs and the power of young people in implementing them. Moreover, Scouts advocate for the SDGs at world, regional, and national Scouting events, both online and in person. The project also supports the development of educational materials and activities that facilitate learning about the SDGs.
Enabling Progress
The "Enable" aspect of the project focuses on supporting National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in managing their operations more effectively and receiving high-quality training on leadership and the SDGs. By providing this support, the project aims to empower NSOs to become effective agents of change within their communities.
Delivering Impact
The "Deliver" aspect involves Scouts volunteers taking action on the SDGs through local and national projects. These projects address various SDG targets and aim to create positive change in communities. Additionally, the experiences and learnings from these projects are shared with others to inspire and motivate them to get involved in sustainable development initiatives.
Project Details and Achievements
The Scouts for SDGs project has been in operation since 2018 and is scheduled to conclude this year. It operates in GCC countries and globally, with the objective of making a lasting impact on individuals and communities.
The project has reached a significant number of beneficiaries to date, impacting the lives of 81,176,587 individuals. In 2022 alone, 2,315,990 individuals benefited from SDGs Action Plans, and 42,405 participants actively participated in the project's activities. The Enable and Deliver projects collectively reached 1,378,319 beneficiaries.
In 2022, Scouts for SDGs achieved several notable accomplishments, demonstrating the impact of their work in inspiring and empowering young people to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Inspire
Under the "Inspire" pillar, Scouts for SDGs produced a Scouts live show and an op-ed on gender equality featuring HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed AlSaud. These initiatives aimed to inspire and engage young people, encouraging them to take action towards the SDGs. Additionally, collaborations with seven influencers in communications campaigns helped amplify the message of the SDGs, reaching a wider audience. To showcase the significant impact of Scouts for SDGs activities throughout the year, a year-end video was created, highlighting the positive change brought about by their initiatives.
In the realm of youth advocacy for the SDGs, Scouts for SDGs recruited and trained 19 new Youth Representatives who actively participated in 42 online and in-person events across six advocacy areas. These young advocates played a crucial role in raising awareness and promoting the SDGs among their peers. Moreover, online training sessions on the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda were conducted, reaching 135 young individuals and equipping them with knowledge and skills to contribute to peace and security.
The Scouts for SDGs Hub and Digital Engagement initiatives focused on providing digital educational content and online learning opportunities for adult volunteers. This effort resulted in 20,812 volunteers benefiting from courses designed to enhance their understanding of the SDGs and their role in achieving them. Educational materials and action kits were also created for specific initiatives such as the 'Peace and Community Initiative' and 'Culture of Peace Initiative,' with ongoing piloting of the 'Interreligious Dialogue' kit. These resources aimed to facilitate learning and practical application of peacebuilding and interreligious dialogue.
Advancing Skills for Life & Health and Wellbeing was another area of focus for Scouts for SDGs in 2022. The project introduced the educational concept for the 'Skills for Life Initiative,' which aimed to equip Scouts with essential life skills necessary for personal development and positive contributions to society.
Enable
Under the "Enable" aspect, regional SDGs workshops were conducted to train adult leaders on Earth Tribe and Environmental Education, benefiting 30 National Scout Organizations (NSOs). Furthermore, 50 workshops were delivered to 20 NSOs on the development of National Action Plans for SDGs, helping NSOs effectively incorporate the SDGs into their strategies and activities. Additionally, eight national and regional capacity strengthening projects were implemented in the Africa and Arab Regions, further enhancing the capabilities of NSOs to drive sustainable development efforts.
Deliver
In terms of project delivery, Scouts for SDGs successfully implemented 14 community development projects in the Africa and Arab Regions. These projects addressed various SDGs and made tangible contributions to sustainable development within local communities. From entrepreneurship and youth capacity strengthening to addressing adolescent safe sex and promoting mental health, these initiatives showcased the Scouts' commitment to creating positive change.
Overall, Scouts for SDGs is a testament to the power of youth engagement and collective efforts in working towards the achievement of the SDGs. Through their inspiring actions, young Scouts are actively contributing to building a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
Success Stories
Scouts Success Story
I'm excited to be among 2000+ young undergraduates students across the world to be invited to #MCNMembers for 2021 - an invitation-only leadership program.
Over the next 4 months, I'll be part of a community of young leaders from across the world, learning what it means to be a social impact leader and honing my leadership skills.
My project is working towards attaining #sdg13 #climatcaution. The project is about recycling waste soft drink plastic bottles by making footstools.
I'm looking forward to interactive sessions of learning and shaping leadership skills in the achievement of sustainable development goals World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).