It was created in 1953 under the name of International Fellowship of Former Scouts and Guides (IFOFSAG).

ISGF is supported by WOSM and WAGGGS, and it has members in 75 countries presently.

[1] In 2013, the 55,500 members celebrated the 60th anniversary of ISGF by carrying out projects to the benefit of communities in which they live and work or worldwide.

[2] ISGF consists of national Member Organizations called NSGFs (National Scout and Guide Fellowships) and of the members of the Central Branch in countries where there is not yet a NSGF.

Source:[3] Region Europe has 4 regional divisions: Groups and/or individuals in the following countries:[8] [10] This Guild, founded in 1997, is a foundation to support Scouting and Guiding worldwide.