Scouts, together, we made things happen in 2021! Around the world, 57 million Scouts proved their resilience by continuing to smile, meet and serve throughout a challenging time. We took care of each other and of our communities.
We found creative ways to meet online and, in many places, returned to meeting in person. We reached over 2 BILLION hours of service as #Scouts4SDGs. We welcomed a new member organization: the Solomon Islands Scout Association. We gathered for the largest-ever - and first virtual - World Scout Conference & Youth Forum. We spoke up for climate action at #COP26. We joined young people around the world to advocate and act for a pandemic recovery that is fair and sustainable.
With this, we know that we are moving forward together in 2022, and we know that we can get through anything together. Here's to us, Scouts, and to 2021!
Enjoy this special poem we wrote to Scouts as we say farewell to 2021:
2021, oh what a year it’s been.
It’s been hard on occasions
but together we are resilient, we take our chances.
As our founder told us,
we smile and whistle under all circumstances.
No matter the struggle, together we smile
because this trip around the sun is worthwhile.
We are a family of millions of sisters and brothers
who create impact and help others.
We worked together for sustainable development
as the need for peacebuilding becomes more evident.
All around the world we continued to serve
and spoke up for this planet that we must preserve.
We united our voices to stop climate change,
demanded action and meaningful exchange.
Oh 2021, now it’s time to say farewell,
but first let’s take a moment
to appreciate, as a Movement:
ideas that are groundbreaking
and inclusive decision-making,
those who joined us for adventure
and put progress front and centre,
back to meeting face-to-face,
together in our favourite place.
Being in nature once again,
reunited in our den.
Smiling,
whistling,
as Scouts,
we move forward together.
Voiceover by AY Young, Eagle Scout, musician & founder of the Battery Tour.
