Robert Baden-Powell

Born in 1857 in London, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell was a British military officer, writer, artist, and educator. His military career, particularly in Africa, inspired him to develop an educational method centered on concrete experience and character development.

He founded scouting in 1907 with the Brownsea camp. A visionary, he created a secular and international movement, accessible to all, based on personal promise, the scout law, play, and progressive autonomy.

Baden-Powell remains a controversial figure, like many men of his era, due to his colonial opinions and his attachment to the British imperial order. However, his educational contribution transcends time and continues to inspire millions of young people.

He died in 1941 in Kenya, leaving behind a simple message: "Try to leave this world a little better than you found it." A motto that remains alive in the hearts of scouts.