Alwaleed Philanthropies "Global" Partners with The World Scout Foundation to Create a Better World
Highlights
Duration
2015-2028
Targeting Range
- 174 countries globally
- In 2023: India, Chile, Trinidad & Tobago, Maldives, Nepal, Fiji, Malawi, Botswana, Jordan, Tunisia, and Dominican Republic.
Total Beneficiaries
17,457,768 human
2023 Beneficiaries
2,036,640 human
In partnership with
Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global” is partnering with The World Scout Foundation (WSF) to implement an initiative aimed at empowering young individuals to make a positive impact in their communities. With a clear vision of "Creating a Better World," this project encompasses a range of goals, including support for education, food security, disaster risk reduction training, capacity building, and improved governance at national levels. Through strategic project selection and impactful accomplishments, the WSF is driving positive change on a global scale.
Addressing Critical Issues
The partnership has carefully chosen a set of projects for 2023 that directly align with its overarching goals. These projects include:
1. Strengthening the outreach of Scouting in India, Phase III: In 2023 we have undertaken significant initiatives; these include the provision of 312 Basic Training Courses aimed at equipping Scout Leaders with essential skills and knowledge. Moreover, we actively engaged in 3 regional educational conferences, where we trained 280 national leaders, emphasizing growth and support for young individuals. As a result of our efforts, we successfully enrolled a remarkable 257,400 new members, expanding the reach and impact of our scouting programs.
2. Humanitarian Action:
In 2023 we provided comprehensive training sessions to adult volunteers from various National Scout NSOs. 30 volunteers from 14 different NSOs underwent specialized training in planning for and responding to crises, equipping them with essential skills and strategies. 20 adult volunteers from 11 NSOs on the integration of humanitarian action into youth programs, fostering a proactive approach to addressing pressing issues. Our commitment to supporting young people living in humanitarian settings is evidenced by the implementation of 3 impactful projects within NSOs, designed to deliver essential programs and services tailored to their needs.
3.Leadership in Scouting: Throughout our commitment to nurturing leadership qualities among youth in 2023, we have facilitated transformative experiences for a cohort of 68 young individuals hailing from 34 NSOs. These initiatives encompassed a comprehensive leadership training program tailored to their needs and aspirations. 18 dynamic sessions were conducted focusing on both leadership and personal development, providing participants with invaluable insights and skills essential for their growth and success. Through these endeavors, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders to enact positive change within their communities and beyond.
Driving Positive Change: Impact and Beneficiaries
The initiative, with its unwavering commitment to creating a better world, has made a significant impact on beneficiaries worldwide. To date, the initiative has positively impacted over 17 million individuals.
In 2023 alone, the projects have made remarkable progress, benefiting various communities and engaging dedicated volunteers.
For example, the Strengthening the outreach of Scouting in India, Phase III project has engaged in 3 regional educational conferences and trained 280 national leaders, on-boarded 257,400 new volunteer members, and actively provided 312 training courses for scout leaders, events, and community service. The Humanitarian Action project has equipped 30 adult leaders with essential skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to humanitarian crises, and trained 20 adult volunteers on the Humanitarian Action integration Youth Program. Similarly, the Leadership in Scouting project has delivered leadership training for 68 young people, and 18 leadership and personal development sessions.
Looking Ahead: A Bright Future
As the initiative continues to make a positive impact, Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global” and the World Scout Foundation are committed to driving change and creating a better world. By addressing critical issues, engaging volunteers, and fostering collaboration, this initiative is shaping the future and inspiring young men and women to become agents of change in their communities. With a duration extending from 2015 to 2028, it is set to leave a lasting legacy and empower future generations to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and harmonious world.
Success Stories
Katwitwi community success story
18 women from Katwitwi, a settlement located along the Namibia-Angola border were trained in Food For Life by the Namibia Scout project coordinator, Ester Hilundwa, and they are already seeing the benefits:
“We started coming together as village women in the Katwitwi community just to share ideas with others.
For a long time, we did not have much to do as the government could not assist us with anything because unemployment is very high in our country. We were introduced to the Food For Life program by friends that were working on the malaria program in our area.
We took the training with Ester and received a piece of land from our local authority and from there we started working on the plot. It was hard at the start, but as a team we managed to work. Ester helped us we started the project and it really helped in our livelihood. We have our ups and downs, but we need to keep going.
We are facing a lot of challenges, but we keep going because we need to improve our lifestyle for the benefit of our children. We managed to grow tomatoes this season, which I can say was very good for us.
The garden was full of tomatoes all for sale and for our household. We could pay for our children’s school fees. We managed to make a profit of N$ 2,500 (around USD 150), which was used to improve the garden.
After harvesting the tomatoes, we found out there was parasite that has affected our soil, however, we managed to solve it. We used some control methods taught to us during the trainings.“
