JOIN US GIVE SHOP MY.SCOUTING DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION THE BSA’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT The Boy Scouts of America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued. Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities. NEW Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Designed to help Scouts learn about the different identities and characteristics we each possess, understand different perspectives and experiences, and promote good citizenship in society. Learn More THE DIFFERENCE SCOUTING MAKES Listen to these Scouts share the difference Scouting has made in their lives in helping them to be prepared, develop leadership skills, and find a sense of belonging. NEWS & ARTICLES CITIZENSHIP IN SOCIETY MERIT BADGE Today, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, announced the launch of the Citizenship in Society merit badge, its newest merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program (ages 11-17). The new merit badge encourages Scouts to explore important… READ MORE SCOUTING’S TRADITION AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, OUR CONTINUING JOURNEY Scouting’s rich heritage has stood the test of time for more than 110 years. Together we have grown and evolved with changing times while always holding true to BSA’s core ideals and values such as kindness, integrity, respect, courtesy, and care for… READ MORE NEARLY 1,000 YOUNG WOMEN SOAR INTO HISTORY AS THE FIRST FEMALE EAGLE SCOUTS Nearly 1,000 young women from across the country are taking their place in history as the first female Eagle Scouts after collectively earning more than 30,000 merit badges and providing an estimated 130,000 hours of… READ MORE WORKFORCE RESOURCE GROUPS The BSA workforce resource groups create an environment where our employees can seek support, mentorship, networking, and more importantly, opportunities to educate, generate awareness, and foster a culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and feels welcomed. APACk is our Asian Pacific workforce resource group with a focus on developing professionals through learning and networking opportunities, as well as celebrating cultures by acknowledging holidays and building cultural competency. The mission of VIEW is to promote an inclusive community for BSA’s LGBTQ+ employees and their allies. The group will strive to support diversity across the organization. LISTOS is our workforce resource group for Latino professionals. The group heavily emphasizes the development of latinx professionals within the BSA, providing them with mentorship to excel in their career paths. RISE is the BSA women’s workforce resource group with the mission to recognize, inspire, support, and empower the women of Scouting through professional development, fellowship, service, and inclusion. The Village is a BSA workforce resource group with a mission to provide a welcoming environment where Black employees and their supporters can learn, grow and communicate effectively about their professional experiences. RESOURCES Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Fact Sheet DEI Training 2019 - 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Plan RESOURCES My Scouting Scout Life Magazine Scouting Magazine Scoutbook BSA Alumni COVID 19 BSA COVID-19 Statement COVID-19 FAQs Restart Scouting Checklist Pre-event Medical Screening Checklist Scouting at Home BSA INFO About Careers Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Donor Privacy Contact Us CONNECT WITH US © 2021 Boy Scouts of America - All Rights Reserved Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 22-1576300