Appointments to the World Scout Committee and Operational Framework

2024-2027 Volunteer Appointments

 

World Scouting's operational framework outlines the structures that support the governance role of the World Scout Committee (WSC) and the operational teams that enhance the day-to-day work of the World Scout Bureau (WSB). Together, they work to implement the 2024–2027 World Triennial Plan in alignment with the Strategy for Scouting.

To implement World Triennial Plan, the WSC developed an operational framework that brings together WOSM volunteers and World Scout Bureau staff in close collaboration.

Standing Committees 

Standing Committees support the WSC in fulfilling its constitutional and governance functions. 

Below is a list of the Standing Committees for the 2024-2027 triennium ⬇️ ⬇️

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Audit Committee 

The Audit Committee supports the WSC in ensuring strong financial governance, overseeing audits, risk management, and financial policies. It also reviews carbon data accuracy, promoting transparency and sustainability across WOSM’s operations. 

  • Scott Sorrels, chair (United States of America)
  • Jaona Rakotoarisoa (Madagascar)
  • John Estrella (Canada)
  • Kim Robert de Leon (Philippines)
  • Kristy Giacoman Favela (Mexico)
  • Thomas Hirt (Switzerland)
  • Yasser Aboul Azm (Egypt)
  • Absolom Wanjala (WSB Staff Support) 

 

Constitutions Committee 

The Constitutions Committee supports the World Scout Committee by advising on constitutional, governance, and procedural matters across World Scouting. It reviews amendments to WSC Standing Orders, Regional constitutions, and National Scout Organization (NSO) constitutions for membership, and provides recommendations on policy and structural issues as needed. 

  • Brendon Hausberger, chair (South Africa)
  • Norma Noordin, vice-chair (Malaysia)
  • Alastair Hannaford (United Kingdom)
  • Grecia Barcena (Mexico)
  • Belarmino Cardoso (Angola)
  • Lila Aiboudai (Algeria)
  • Linda Rainbow (WSB Staff Support) 

 

Ethics Committee 

The Ethics Committee supports the WSC by advising on ethical matters, enforcing WOSM’s key codes and policies, and offering mediation and conflict resolution for leadership and ethical issues at all levels when needed. 

  • Amal Ridene, chair (Tunisia)
  • Felipe de Paolo (Brazil)
  • Lars Kramm (Germany)
  • Malcolm Tan (Singapore)
  • Mia Hammerman (Liechtenstein)
  • Mora Frederic (Chad)
  • Winnie Marutle Joseph (WSB Staff Support) 

 

Finance Committee 

The Finance Committee provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight to ensure that WOSM operates with the necessary resources to support its programmes and Member Organizations. It plays a key role in overseeing the organisation’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maintaining accountability for funding generated through resource mobilisation efforts. 

  • Nikketah Cuneo, chair (Australia)
  • Kamil Fataliyev (Azerbaijan)
  • Karim Seryani (Egypt)
  • Lyda Pavon (Ecuador)
  • Rodney Nelson (Canada)
  • Simbarase Mhurura (Zimbabwe)
  • Absolom Wanjala (WSB Staff Support) 

 

Honours and Awards Committee 

The World Honours and Awards Committee serves as an advisory body to the WSC on all matters related to honours and awards. It also acts as the nominating committee for the prestigious Bronze Wolf Award, the highest recognition granted by World Scouting for exceptional services to World Scouting. 

  • Mari Nakano, chair (Japan)
  • Anne Whiteford (United Kingdom)
  • Göran Hägerdal (Sweden)
  • Melissa Casagrande (Brazil)
  • Wahid Labidi (Tunisia)
  • Milly Siebrits (WSB Staff Support) 

Task Forces

Task Forces support the delivery of specific, strategically important objectives that are time-bound and require input from a diverse range of stakeholders. 

Below is a list of the Task Forces for the 2024-2027 triennium. ⬇️ ⬇️

Registration Fee 

The Task Force is focused on delivering on Resolution 2024-02 WOSM Registration fee with output to be delivered to the 44th World Scout Conference in 2027. 

It needs to ensure that the registration fee structure is fair, sustainable, and reflective of Member Organizations’ financial capabilities while meeting WOSM’s funding needs, and that it incorporates feedback from Member Organizations to ensure transparency and inclusivity in the decision-making process.  

  • Martin Meier, lead (WSC)
  • Juan Reig Serrano (Spain)
  • Dr. Le-Bin Lian (Scouts of China)
  • Mohammad Ali Khiari (Tunisia)
  • Allen Brown ​(United States of America)
  • Emmanuela Compaore (Burkina Faso)
  • Reese Medina (Belize)
  • Carl Hankinson (United Kingdom)
  • Luc Panissod (WSB)
  • Absolom Wanjala (WSB Staff Support)
  • Marko Pankovski (WSB Staff Support) 

 

Board Diversity 

The purpose of the Task Force is to support the World Scout Committee (WSC) in enhancing diversity, inclusion, and representation within its leadership. The Task Force will define what constitutes a “diverse board,” focusing on regional, gender, generational, and skills-based diversity, drawing from international best practices. It will assess the WSC’s current performance in these areas, identify barriers to diverse representation at global, regional, and national levels, and recommend actions to ensure future committees better reflect the diversity of the Scout Movement. The Task Force will also develop practical proposals to foster inclusivity in WSC processes, leadership, and decision-making. 

  • Nour Mahmoudi, co-lead (WSC)
  • Djuna Bernard, co-lead (Luxembourg)
  • Victor Atipaga (WSC)
  • Cedrick Train (Singapore)
  • Georges El-Ghorayeb (Lebanon)
  • Lou Paulson (United States of America)
  • Marie Annick (Côte d'Ivoire)
  • Rob Murray (United Kingdom)
  • Joaquin Parafita (Uruguay)
  • Emmah Mbugua (WSC Staff Support) 

 

Review of Ethics Committee and Safeguarding 

The purpose of the Task Force is to conduct a comprehensive review of WOSM’s ethics and safeguarding processes, six years after their initial implementation. The Task Force will assess the effectiveness of current structures, address challenges faced by the WSC Ethics Committee and WSB Safeguarding Teams, and identify gaps, particularly concerning complaints handling, legal liabilities, and governance. It will focus on WOSM’s legal entities and obligations, including difficult cases involving NSOs that fall outside the current Ethics Committee mandate. The Task Force will present a detailed report with best practice recommendations to strengthen WOSM’s ethics and safeguarding frameworks. 

  • Callum Kaye, co-lead (WSC)
  • CK Tan (Singapore)
  • Emanuel Porcelli (Bolivia)
  • Pamela Akplogan (Benin)
  • Steven McClean (Ireland)
  • Vicki Hawkins (New Zealand)
  • Helmut Buss (External)  
  • Mayumi Fuchi (External)
  • Winnie Marutle Joseph (WSB Staff Support) 

World Triennial Plan Coordination Team

The World Triennial Plan Coordination Group (WTPC) is designed to ensure effective coordination across the OF and monitor the timely delivery of Areas of Work based on the objectives of the Triennial Plan throughout the triennium. 

  • Mori Cheng, co-lead (WSC)
  • Milly Siebrits, co-lead (WSB)
  • Marie Louise Ycossie, Strategic Oversight (WSC)
  • Mohammad Omar (MO), Strategic Oversight (WSC)
  • Lana Husagic, Research and Development co-lead (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Joao Armando Gonçalves, Research and Development co-lead (WSB)
  • Emma Watson, Member Support co-lead (Australia)
  • Ruth Potts, Member Support co-lead (WSB)
  • Reese Medina, Advocacy and Campaigns co-lead (Belize)
  • David Venn, Advocacy and Campaigns co-lead (WSB)
  • Baskouda Shelley, WOSM Events, co-lead (Cameroon)
  • Raul Molina, WOSM Events, co-lead (WSB) 

World Triennial Plan

The World Triennial Plan outlines Scouting’s strategic priorities and objectives for the next three years, paving the way for continued growth and impact. 

This roadmap ensures that Scouting remains relevant and continues to make a positive impact on millions of young people worldwide.

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Volunteer-led Projects

Below is a list of volunteer-led projects for the 2024-2027 triennium. ⬇️ ⬇️

World Policies Review Framework 

Develop a holistic approach to reviewing the 4 World Policies and ensure close monitoring of the processes, providing the necessary support. 

  • Sarah Rita Kattan, co-lead (Lebanon) 
  • Cynthia Marquez Pugelj, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Lertchanta Seeluangsawat (Ally) (Thailand) 

 

Adults in Scouting Policy Review 

Review the World Adults in Scouting Policy, in line with the framework and guidance from the Policy Review Framework Area of Work. 

  • Amir Cheema, co-lead (United Kingdom) 
  • Cynthia Marquez Pugelj, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Jailson Pedro Monteiro (Cabo Verde) 
  • Asanka Ariyawa (Sri Lanka) 
  • Carla Aarnio (Finland) 
  • Shashank Dwarakanath Murki (India) 
  • Yomna Salama (Egypt) 

  • Leonardo Vieira (Brazil) 

     

Youth Involvement Policy Review 

Review and update the World Youth Involvement Policy and the Youth Engagement Strategy in line with the framework and guidance from the Policy Review Framework Area of Work. 

  • Monica Figueroa, co-lead (Colombia) 
  • Carla Simões, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Jason James Isada (Philippines) 
  • Daniela Pico (Ecuador) 
  • Mohammed Karajah (Jordan)
  • Sophie Spickenbom (Germany) 
  • Ininahazwe Yvan Berchys (Burundi) 

 

Youth Programme Policy Review 

Review the World Youth Programme Policy in line with the framework and guidance from the Policy Review Framework Area of Work. 

  • Troels Forchhammer, co-lead (Denmark) 
  • Cynthia Marquez Pugelj, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Sabina Grigore (Romania) 
  • Yasmine Sharafo (Lebanon) 
  • Mari Nakano (Japan) 
  • Rodrigo Valero Luna (Mexico) 
  • Gérard Ndayikengurukiye (Burundi) 

 

Safe from Harm Policy Review 

Review the Safe from Harm Policy in line with the framework and guidance from the Policy Review Framework Area of Work. 

  • Victoria Hawkins, co-lead (New Zealand) 
  • Pauline Grangette, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Hulda Guðmundsdóttir (Iceland) 
  • Synthia Bossè Dotou Lokonon (Benin) 
  • Nerdine Aboul-Seoud (Egypt) 
  • Maher Trabelsi (Tunisia)  
  • Stefano Casalini (Italy) 
  • Maita Madelon (Mauritius) 

 

New Volunteers and Volunteering 

Identify the motivations for, and barriers to, volunteering for adults of different ages and social groups, in different geographic contexts, and the models and practices that can be used to adapt to the current reality. 

  • Ben Beese, co-lead (United States of America) 
  • Mauricio Veyara, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Mette Bybjerg Brock-Hansen (Denmark) 
  • Hian Leng Kek (Singapore) 
  • Vete Manuel (Angola) 
  • Rosana Padilla (Uruguay) 

 

Leadership and Safeguarding 

Bring an increased and strengthened approach to WOSMs engagement and advocacy with National Executives and volunteers to bring cultural change to NSOs on the approach to keeping young people safe. 

  • Andrew Price, co-lead (Canada) 
  • Pauline Grangette, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Nkosinathi Nxumalo (Eswatini) 
  • Rene-Tardy Kouassi Ble (Cote d’Ivoire) 
  • Madhusudan A S (India) 
  • Peter Blatch (Australia) 
  • Florina Pauleti (Romania) 
  • Leonardo Morales (Costa Rica) 
  • Mehdi Ben Khelil (Tunisia) 

Youth Leadership Training for National and Regional Scouting 

Strengthen and increase access for National Scout Organisations to training courses for young people aged between 16 and 26 that increase Youth Leadership. 

  • David Lai, co-lead (Scouts of China) 
  • Jorge Salas Cuzquen, co-lead (WSB)
  • Arman Tavallaei (United States of America) 
  • Elizabeth Nyaberi (Kenya) 
  • Eva Founaud (Spain) 
  • Imad El Ali (Lebanon)  

 

Safeguarding Enforcement Mechanism 

Develop and implement the enforcement mechanism for Safeguarding in NSOs. 

  • Maire Fitzgerald co-lead (Ireland) 
  • Nur Ili Batrisyia Yahya, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Kevin Camilleri (Malta) 
  • Luke McIvor (Australia) 
  • Amani Nour Elyakine Mahboubi (Algeria) 
  • Yasser Aboul-Azm (Egypt) 

 

Implementing the WOSM Events Strategy 

Provide safe, accessible, sustainable, impactful, and inclusive international experiences at WOSM Events by improving the governance, safety and operational planning. 

  • Krzysztof Okuniewski, co-lead (Poland) 
  • Jacob Murray, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Vironica Amir (Egypt) 
  • Sharif Shagar (Bangladesh) 
  • Mark Beese (United States of America) 
  • Fabrice Ouattra (Cote d’Ivoire) 
  • Marwan Daoud (Egypt) 
  • Kathleen Godfrey (South Africa)

  • Shaylah McClymonth (Australia) 

     

Inclusive and Accessible World Scout Conferences 

Explore alternative models and/or solutions for the World Scout Conference that could potentially lower costs. 

  • Amboara Rabe-Harinoro, co-lead (Madagascar) 
  • Beatriz Candeias, co-lead (WSB) 
  • Reda Boulad (Lebanon) 
  • Pacome Koffi (Cote d’Ivoire) 
  • Marcia French (United States of America) 
  • Annika Annus (Estonia) 
  • Coline Garnier (France) 
  • Matheus Valois (Brazil) 
  • Paul Parkinson (Australia) 

Advocacy on Environmental Sustainability  

Strengthen World Scouting's environmental advocacy work through data-driven policy positioning. 

  • Nour Mansour, co-lead (Tunisia)
  • Marko Pankovski, co-lead (WSB)
  • Katrine Thørring Bastrup (Denmark)
  • Hani Haroun Afrit (Algeria)
  • Ilse Lorena Vargas (Mexico) 

  • Quang Thanh Nguyen Tieu (Viet Nam) 

     

World Scout Ambassador Programme  

Increase the reach, diversity and impact of World Scouting’s Ambassador programme. 

  • Jo Deman, co-lead (Belgium)
  • Angel Turner, co-lead (WSB)
  • Andrew Toh (Singapore)
  • Sitraka Andrinivo (Madagascar)  
  • Luiza Ferreira Aiolfi (Brazil) 

 

Develop a Comprehensive Support Package for NSOs to Build Advocacy and Policy Capacity and Outcomes at a National Level 

Support NSOs to prioritise advocacy and policy engagements to drive visibility and impact of Scouting nationally. 

  • Ivy Akii, co-lead (Kenya)
  • May Abdelhadi, co-lead (WSB) 

 

Consultant Support Group 

  • Sergio Hernandez Ledward, co-lead (Mexico)
  • Elena Ceban, co-lead (WSB)
  • Anca Burlacu (Romania) 

  • Leonilde Lima (Cabo Verde) 

     

Scouts for SDGs Hub Team 

  • Arjay Cameros, lead (WSB)
  • Lukáš Matějek (Czechia) 

 

Youth Representative Coordinator 

  • Grecia Barcena Calderon (Mexico)
  • Urté Petrulyté (Lithuania)

 

Volunteer Support Team 

The team support volunteers within the Operational Framework 

  • Farah Naga, lead (Egypt)
  • Aaron Bryan Lopez (Philippines)
  • Marien Jiménez Medina (Mexico) 
  • Pascal Speville (Mauritius)
  • Divania Senira da Cruz Lemos (Angola)
  • Eric Lam (Singapore)
  • Veronica Stone (Ireland)
  • Pedro Cabrita (Portugal)
  • Abdul Majed El Deebani (Libya)
  • Luiz Fernando Paiva Vella (Brazil)

Training and Supporting Adults in Scouting

Revisit the training and support approaches (including health and well-being) that WOSM offers to adult volunteers. 

  • Betty-May Sofa, co-lead (Seychelles)
  • Mauricio Veyara, co-lead (WSB)
  • David Pouliot (Canada)
  • Gabriel Azofeifa (Costa Rica)
  • Hala Matraji (Syria)
  • Jean-Baptiste Boudier (France)
  • Ruhi Rusaba Jahwa Jahan (Bangladesh)
  • Yves-Aymard Kissi (Côte d'Ivoire)

 

Youth Leadership (Research and Development) 

Raise the profile of Youth Leadership in the organisation and ensure youth engagement in all decision-making spaces. 

  • Raani Kelderman, co-lead (New Zealand)
  • Linda Rainbow, co-lead (WSB)
  • Ariane Djoman (Côte d'Ivoire)
  • Khadija AlHammadi (UAE)
  • Milena Pecarski (Serbia)
  • Mohamed Iujaaz Yazeed (Maldives)
  • Omar Lugo (Mexico) 

 

Intergenerational Collaboration 

Foster intergenerational collaboration and leverage the collective wisdom of the movement through initiatives and research that encourage dialogue, exchange, and mutual support. 

  • Nika Gorovska co-lead (Ukraine)
  • Azleen Syarina, co-lead (WSB)
  • Jin Tarada (Brazil)
  • Lukas Matejec (Czechia)
  • Martijn Nas (Netherlands)
  • Thais Carvalho (Germany)
  • Winjoy Makena (Kenya)

 

“Future-ready” Competency Framework 

Develop a “Future Ready” Competence Framework aimed at young adults that supports them in their transition to professional and personal life. 

  • Lisa Picking, co-lead (Australia)
  • Radu Stinghe, co-lead (WSB)
  • Andrew Kimathi (Kenya)
  • Anton Nillson (Sweden)
  • Habiba Amr (Egypt)
  • Hoang Bao Huy Nguyen (Vietnam)

 

A Sustainable Organisation 

Increase organisational capacity, at all levels, in climate resilience and in transitioning to a more sustainable operation. 

  • Ching Ko Yu, co-lead (Scouts of China)
  • Marko Pankovski, co-lead (WSB)
  • Heidi Sinhoara (Brazil)
  • Jean Eddie Ratovoson (Madagascar)
  • Mirva Matikka (Finland)
  • Patrick McCormick (Australia)
  • Veronica Seif (Egypt)

 

Innovation in Educational Programmes 

Update World Scouting guidance and resources to encourage NSOs to innovate in their educational programmes and introduce contemporary topics. 

  • Chris Meadows, co-lead (United Kingdom)
  • Radu Stinghe, co-lead (WSB)
  • David Niragire (Rwanda)
  • Farah Nabti (Algeria)
  • Sabine Rockstein (Germany)
  • Paulo Henrique Barbosa (Brazil)

 

SCENES Support Team

  • Heleen van der Kolk (Netherlands)
  • Iiris Somervuori (Finland)
  • Juliana Shinye (Brazil)

 

Safeguarding Global Panel 

The Global Safeguarding Panel coordinates the review process across regions, ensuring consistency, monitoring capacity and improvements, identifying support needs for NSOs, and reporting global Safe from Harm data and trends to the World Scout Committee. 

  • Phil Harrison, co-lead (Australia)
  • Pauline Grangette, co-lead (WSB)
  • Derek Guerra (Mexico)
  • Karolina Kubis (Poland)
  • Ts. Dr. Manivannan Rethinam (Malaysia)
  • Mohammad Karajah (Jordan)
  • Maher Trabelsi (Tunisia)

 

Services to Small and Large NSOs

  • Sam Morris (United Kingdom)
  • Ardash Sharma (Fiji)
  • Jason McDonald (Philippines)
  • Clarke Truscott (New Zealand)

 

Assessment & Resilience Project

  • Lloyd Nurthen (Australia)

Research and Development Volunteer Pool

 

  • Ahmed Ibrahim (Egypt)
  • Alexander Chan (Hong Kong)
  • Angelo Botolahy (Madagascar)
  • Arman Tavallaei (United States of America)
  • Cedrick Train (Philippines)
  • Celeste Ingabire (Burundi)
  • Daniela Casimiro (Portugal)
  • Eduardo Zelada (Peru)
  • Emma Dodin (Seychelles)
  • Eva Bolea (Spain)
  • Farida Hakeem (Egypt)
  • Inma Yuste Martinez (Spain)
  • Janne Peltola (Finland)
  • Jaona Rakotoarisoa (Madagascar)
  • John Estrella (Canada) 
  • Joriane Boissonneault (Canada) 
  • Kazi Zubair Hossain (Bangladesh)
  • Kristýna Jelínková (Czechia)
  • Lamine Soumana (Niger)
  • Lukas Oreberg (Sweden)
  • Magdalena Nilles (Germany)
  • Maleo Lameck (Tanzania)
  • Marie Sabara (Senegal)
  • Miriam Egger (Austria)
  • Mohamed Abd El-Gaber, (Egypt) 
  • Mohamed Emara (Egypt)
  • Natalie Shababibi (Syria)
  • Paul Klahre (Germany)
  • Phinehas Muita (Kenya)
  • Rodney Nelson (Canada)
  • Sabina Talmacel (Romania)
  • Sié Mohamed Barro (Burkina Faso)
  • Sijie Tan (Singapore)

Strategy and Coordination Team 

The purpose of the group is to support alignment and collaboration between Regional Triennial Plans, the World Triennial Plan, and the Strategy for Scouting through the WOSM Planning Framework. The group facilitates operational collaboration between world and regional project teams, enhances coordination of the operational framework’s engagement in regional events, ensures regular review of the WOSM Planning Framework objectives library, and provides oversight for the monitoring and evaluation of the Triennial Plans. 

  • Mohammad Omar (MO), co-lead (WSC)
  • Milly Siebrits, co-lead (WSB)
  • Nour Mahmoudi (WSC)
  • Callum Kaye (WSC)
  • Maina Kiranga (Africa)
  • Mary W. Waweru (WSB)
  • Neville Tomkins (Asia Pacific)
  • Prassanna Shrivastava (WSB)
  • Mohamed Bahriz (Arab)
  • Mahmoud El Shenawy (WSB)
  • Olivier Mathieu (Europe)
  • Goran Gjorgjiev (WSB)
  • Jorge Arturo León y Vélez Avelar (Interamerica)
  • Maria Alejandra Inofuentes Veizaga (WSB) 

Strategy for Scouting

The new Strategy for Scouting was unanimously approved at the 43rd World Scout Conference in August 2024, and will guide the global Movement for the next decade. 

Along with  the World Triennial Plan for 2024-2027, this strategy was shaped by Member Organizations working together to address key issues like sustainability, youth leadership, and peace education.

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Other Appointments by the World Scout Committee (WSC)

Below is a list of other appointments. ⬇️ ⬇️

WSC Steering Committee 

  • Daniël Corsen (WSC) 
  • Mori Cheng (WSC) 
  • Julius Kramer (WSC) 
  • David Berg (Secretary General, World Scouting) 

WSC Liaison to the Finance Committee 

  • Martin Meier (WSC) 

WSC Oversight to the Messengers of Peace Fund

Mohammad Omar (MO) (WSC)

Ex-officio Representative of the WSC to the KISC Committee 

  • Elise Drouet (WSC) 

WSC Representatives on WSF Board 

  • Daniël Corsen (WSC) 
  • Chrissy Pollithy (WSC) 
  • David Berg (Secretary General, World Scouting) 

WOSM/WAGGGS Consultative Committee 

  • Elise Drouet (WSC) 

Consultative Status Organizations Liaison 

  • Steve Kent (WSC) 

WSC Safeguarding Oversight 

  • Callum Kaye (WSC) 

Continuous Improvement to the WSC 

  • Victor Atipaga (WSC) 
  • Chrissy Pollithy (WSC) 
  • Marie Louise Ycossie (WSC) 
  • Julius Kramer (WSC) 

WSC WOSM Events Oversight 

  • Elise Drouet (WSC) 
  • Victor Atipaga (WSC)

Oversight Outdoor Youth Events

  • Marie Louise Ycossié (WSC)
  • Steve Kent (WSC) 

Oversight Convention Type Events 

  • Nour Elhouda Mahmoudi (WSC) 
  • Victor Atipaga (WSC) 

Oversight JOTA - JOTI 

  • Elise Drouet (WSC) 
  • Victor Atipaga (WSC) 

WSC Liaison 16th World Scout Moot 2025 

  • Daiana Neil (Argentina)