Scouts et Guides de France aims to develop active, happy citizens who are peacemakers. It relies on an educational approach centered on play, projects, teamwork, and life in nature. It thus offers young girls and boys a living space that meets their needs to dream, take action, succeed in their projects, live in community, and give meaning to their lives. Scouts et Guides de France is a popular education association recognized as serving the public interest with 96,000 members including 29,000 volunteers and 140 paid staff in France. Open to all and recognized as serving the public interest, the association is accredited by the Ministry responsible for youth as a Youth and Popular Education provider.