Impact Innovators Challenge
The Impact Innovators Challenge is a global programme launched by World Scouting as part of the Scouts for SDGs – Life Leaders Initiative. SCOUTS South Africa is proud to have been one of the first National Scout Organizations to pilot this exciting new initiative.
The Impact Innovators Challenge equips young people with the skills, mindset, and confidence to identify real challenges in their communities and take action through innovative, youth-led projects. By learning and applying the principles of design thinking, participants build critical problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills that prepare them for life.
The challenge supports the development of key competencies such as:
- creative thinking,
- empathy,
- collaboration, and
- adaptability.
These abilities are essential for employability and success in the 21st century. It also directly contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by encouraging Scouts to tackle social and environmental issues in their own communities.
Who can join the challenge?
The Impact Innovators Challenge is open to all Youth Members aged 7 and older.
This means Cubs, Scouts, and Rovers can participate! Each age group can engage at their own level with age-appropriate activities, and work together to create real-world impact. The challenge offers a flexible, exciting way to bring innovation and service into your Pack, Troop, or Crew programme. Don’t worry Meerkats, your turn to change the world is coming soon!
By taking part in the Impact Innovators Challenge, young people grow as responsible citizens, community changemakers, and future-ready leaders.
Resources
- World Scouting's Impact Innovator's Challenge The document outlines the Impact Innovators Challenge designed to equip young people with creative problem-solving skills to address community issues in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Programmes on a Plate *These programmes on a plate were created for our Western Cape Scouting-in-Schools programme and can be implemented with senior Cubs and junior Scouts.