Scouting and Guiding in Belgium

The Scouting and Guiding movement in Belgium consists of 15 to 20 separate organizations serving about 160,000 members.

As early as 1911 the BSB founded a Girl Guide or Girl Scout troop but World War I and the German occupation hampered their development, so the founding of GGB was not until December 17, 1919.

Belgium was again occupied by the Germans during World War II, and the Nazis tried to unite all youth-organisations in one national socialist youth movement.

Scouting meetings and camps were banned, however some underground activities were conducted.

Active on national or regional level are: There are also a number of local organizations including: Thanks to the many international institutions in Belgium there are some international Scout organizations active in the country.