Did you know that there is an award for Network members that literally leaves the world a better place than you found it? The Scouts of the World Award is open to young people aged 18-25 and is the only Network only award.
The award journey sees participants start with an award Discovery weekend, identify an issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals which they can relate to and undertake a project of a minimum of 80 hours which will have a sustained impact beyond their involvement.
Speaking with the UK SOWA Lead Volunteer, Chris Worthington his enthusiasm for the award is clear. “The award encourages young people to be involved in their community and challenge what others might think can’t be changed. All the time improving the environment and helping the wider commitment to the UNSDGs.”
We’ve got some really exciting opportunities coming up, including a Discovery Weekend here at Gilwell Park, the Awards 20th Anniversary next year, which we are looking for ways to celebrate and we’re launching our first nationally run SOWA expedition to Ghana next summer”.
The team are particularly excited about the Ghana Expedition. “We’re hoping by organising the trip more people will hear about the award and its possibilities. We are also really excited to be offering the projects in a new way and making them available to more young people as it will be more group than individual based, working directly with the community in Ghana.”
If you’re interested in SOWA and the expedition applications to join the team are open until 22nd of September. They are looking for 3 leaders and 20 young people to join the trip and engage in projects to benefit the lives, community and environment of a remote area of Ghana.
If you want to find out more about the Ghana SOWA expedition, check out: Ghana Scouts of the World Award expedition
If you want to find out more about SOWA check out: Scouts of the World Award