Messengers of Peace, Scouting America

06/20/2026

06/17/2026

Build a Kit. Help a Family. Earn Your Ring.

Make service part of your 2026 National Scout Jamboree experience at the Messengers of Peace Service Hub!

Join thousands of Scouts in assembling disaster-relief kits that will support families recovering from floods, storms, and other emergencies across the United States.

✅ No registration required
✅ Drop in anytime from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on program days
✅ Come solo, with a buddy, your patrol, or your troop
✅ All supplies provided

Choose to build:

🪣 Flood Buckets filled with cleaning supplies for families returning home after flooding
💙 Menstrual Hygiene Kits containing essential items often needed during disaster recovery

In 2023, Scouts built 5,000 flood buckets that were deployed to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. In 2026, we're aiming to build 5,000 more kits and support an estimated 10,000 people in need.

Find us past the Consol Energy Bridge in Bravo. Just follow the Messengers of Peace signs.

Every kit matters. Every Scout can help.

Learn more:

https://jamboree.scouting.org/messengers-of-peace-service-hub/

05/22/2026

We recently announced the awardees for the 2025 Messengers of Peace Distinguished Project! Each year, the International Committee recognizes projects that exemplify all aspects of the Messengers of Peace program. This is not just an opportunity to earn National recognition for a local service project - it’s a chance to think BIG and think GLOBAL while acting in your local community!

Want to make a global impact? Become a Messenger of Peace and join a community of Scouts dedicated to making this world a better place 🌎🕊️

📌 To learn more about Messengers of Peace, the award, and the winning projects:
⭐ Read our Annual Report! https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/2SGkeRnGpj21rFxUkwj7Cnmm
🔗 Visit www.scouting.org/international/messengers-of-peace

05/20/2026

Take a look at the incredible work our fellow Scouts in Scouts Canada are leading through Messengers of Peace—amazing job, Kayla!

Next up: Scouting America’s National Jamboree. We’re bringing Messengers of Peace to life through the MoP Service Hub, giving every attendee the chance to contribute to a Jamboree-wide service project and earn their MoP Advocate ring. Stay tuned!

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05/18/2026

Scouting America’s International Commissioner, Lou Paulson, would like to announce that Praveen Karunaratne (Troop 457, Great Falls Council) and Charles Welch (Troop 76, Connecticut Yankee Council) were chosen to receive the 2025 Messengers of Peace Distinguished Project Award. 💜🕊️

Praveen was selected for his work connecting two continents in an effort to reduce inequalities through action. Through his organization and leadership, Scouts in Troop 457 in Williamsville, NY assembled care packages to be brought to orphans in Sri Lanka. Praveen then traveled to Sri Lanka with the care packages, where he organized efforts with three Sri Lankan Boy Scout Troops and one Girl Guide unit to make repairs and paint the Sri Lankan orphanage. The project exemplifies the spirit of the Messengers of Peace initiative, bringing together over 75 volunteers in New York and Sri Lanka to achieve remarkable outcomes.

📢 Read more about the award and Praveen’s project in our Annual Report! https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/2SGkeRnGpj21rFxUkwj7Cnmm

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

🌍 On the occasion of the International Day of Living Together in Peace this Saturday, May 16, we will come together with partners for a global conversation on creating safe spaces for peaceful coexistence.

Guided by Scouting’s vision of creating a better and more peaceful world, we will explore how the Movement continues to empower young people to lead with dialogue, solidarity, and understanding.

Help shape the conversation. What does Peace and Co-existence look like for you? Share in the comments

Make sure to register here! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b5tWp-dFT0uWPGj6dU_Mrw #/registration

05/10/2026

Do you know a Scout aged 16 to 26 who is making a difference through Scouting? Nominations for the 2026 Messengers of Peace Awards are now open. Help us recognize and celebrate their achievements! 💜🕊️

📌HOW TO SUBMIT:
1. Type up an overview of the Messenger of Peace project - be sure to include specifics like the project dates, location, and estimated number of people impacted. Also add some words about the nominee's demonstrated leadership in the project, challenges they faces, community impact, and what makes the project unique or innovative!
2. Include some photos if you can!
3. Email everything by June 10th to [email protected] so our International Commissioner and MoP chair can submit your nomination 📨