Better World Framework

The Better World Framework is a set of coordinated programmes, campaigns, calls to action, and events designed to develop the competencies of young people to become global active citizens

The Better World Framework is a set of coordinated programmes, campaigns, calls to action, and events designed to develop the competencies of young people to become global active citizens by taking action around issues related to sustainable development.

What is the purpose of an integrated approach?

Development of young people through actions taken for the community. Development of the community through the actions of young people.

This approach benefits community members and partners as it

• empowers young people to contribute to sustainable development

• provides opportunities for partners to engage young people around key global issues

• encourages collaborations with NSOs in the development of initiatives to tackle relevant local issues affecting young people and their community

• allows experts to work with young people in the development of innovative solutions, in collaboration with young people

This approach benefits NSOs as it

• Aligns NSOs’ educational objectives that are related to active global citizenship and community development with common global goals

• Aligns NSOs’ community development initiatives with specific SDGs and competencies for sustainable development

• Provides a common monitoring and evaluation system to measure and report on the totality of Scouts’ contribution to the achievement of the SDGs

• Facilitates the incorporation of topics and the development of new resources by WOSM (National, Regional, and World levels)

• Creates opportunities for partners that can help develop initiatives to tackle relevant local issues affecting young people and community.

Who are the key actors in the education for sustainable development? Young People in the lead

Scouts of all ages including Cub Scouts, Junior Scouts, Senior Scouts and Rover Scouts are developing key competencies for sustainability and taking action for sustainable development.

Framework Booklet published by Sri Lanka Scout Association

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BWF_E_Final.pdf

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