National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine

The National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Національна організація скаутів України, Natsionalna orhanizatsiya skautiv Ukrayiny, NOSU) is a Ukrainian non-governmental organization founded in 2007. It represents Ukraine in the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and was registered by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine by Order №987/5 on 26 October 2007.

NOSU's mission is to promote the development of Ukrainian youth through the value system based on the Scout Promise and the Scout Law.

In 2008, during the 38th World Scout Conference in Korea, the National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine (NOSU) became a member of the WOSM and is thus its only official representative in Ukraine.

The purpose of the organization is to promote development of the Scout movement in Ukraine by ensuring unity and understanding of its designation, principles and method, expanding its activities and development, and preserving its special educational specificity.

The organization's task is to create favorable conditions for the development of children and youth as individuals and responsible citizens of Ukraine, and the fullest disclosure of their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual potential.

According to Art. 8 of the Law of Ukraine "On Public Associations", citizens of Ukraine, as well as foreigners and stateless persons who are legally in Ukraine, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, social origin, religion, property status and language of communication and who follow the purpose of Scouting, Scout Principles and the Scout Method, may become members of the organization.