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World Organization of the Scout Movement. Bringing better Scouting to more young people. WOSM. Around the world... There are 30 million Scouts - male and female - youth and adults 220 Countries and Territories 161 National Scout Organizations.
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World Organization of the Scout Movement Bringing better Scouting to more young people
WOSM Around the world... • There are 30 million Scouts - male and female - youth and adults • 220 Countries and Territories • 161 National Scout Organizations
The World Scout Conferencethe “General Assembly” • Meets every 3 years • Top leaders of 161 National Scout Organizations
World Scout Committee • 12 elected members for 6-year terms • Secretary General and Treasurer (no vote) • 6 Regional Chairmen and 6 Youth Members (no vote) • Representative of the WSF (no vote) • Meets 2-3 times per year
World Scout Bureau Geneva, Switzerland Regional Offices • Africa Nairobi, Kenya • Arab Cairo, Egypt • Asia-Pacific Makati, Philippines • Eurasia Kiev, Ukraine • European Bruxelles, Belgium • Interamerican Panama City, Panama
Financial Resources • 70% Membership fees • 25% Endowment • 5% Grants, Sales, Royalties