Explorers Global Issues Activity Badge
Explorers Global Issues Activity Badge
Global issues affect communities everywhere, but small actions can make a big difference. Through research, hands-on experiences, and creative problem-solving, you’ll learn how to take meaningful steps toward positive change, both locally and globally.
Complete three activities. You could:
Discover - Interview someone from a different country or background about a global issue that affects their community.
Compare their perspective with your own and reflect on how geography, culture, or politics shape experiences.
Experience - Volunteer at a local organisation that supports people affected by global issues, such as poverty, displacement, or climate change.
Spend time understanding how their work connects to international challenges and what impact it has locally.
Mobilise - Organise a film screening or discussion event about a global issue you care about.
Choose a documentary or speaker that sparks conversation and encourage attendees to take a small action afterwards.
Solve - Design and run a community workshop that teaches a practical skill linked to solving a global issue.
For example, you could teach upcycling to reduce waste, or basic first aid in response to health inequality.
Create - Develop a digital resource like a podcast episode, infographic, or short video about a global issue.
Make it informative, engaging, and shareable, aiming to educate others and inspire change.
Tips
- In a Global world, it is important to be aware of the different challenges and issues that people across the world face.
- As Scouts, it is important for us to do whatever we can to make a positive difference and change in the world and to be active global citizens.
- Think about the ways in which you can make a real difference.
- To get the badge, you can either try some of our example activities, or come up with your own with support from a Scouts volunteer or trusted adult. The activities should be challenging for you and take a reasonable amount of time.
Offer flexibility and encourage Explorers to tailor their badge to their interests and skill set.
Everyone has different skills and experiences, so try to consider their starting point when choosing what they will achieve.
As a rough guide, an Activity Badge should be achievable within 3 weeks of activities.- When taking part in adventurous activities, remember to let someone know:
- Where you’re going.
- Who you’re with.
- What time you plan to be finished.
- A plan for communicating your progress.
- Ask for help if you're visiting new places or trying new activities.
- Buddy up – take part in activities with another Explorer or friend, so you can experience and try new things together.
- Complete your own risk assessment based on your plans and ask an adult volunteer to check it for you.
- When taking part in adventurous activities, remember to let someone know:
- All activities for this badge must be safely managed and locally approved.
- Volunteers must make sure they have completed a thorough risk assessment and taken appropriate steps to reduce risks.
- Use the safety checklist to help plan and risk assess the activity.
Badges will be available to purchase from Scout Store later in September, please check back for updates.
June 2026.
Requirements can be adapted to suit each young persons abilities. See our guidance on flexibility.