Leave this World a Little Better Badge | Robert Baden-Powell

This woven blanket badge features the historical quote made by Robert Baden-Powell (BP) in his last message to Scouts. A thought-provoking quote bringing change and perspective to many people, not just scouts.

This striking full-colour Scouts badge is perfect for adding to treasured badge collections or sewing onto badge blankets and clothing.

Who said 'Leave the world a better place than you found it'? What was Baden-Powell's famous quote?

The famous quote, 'Try and leave this world a little better place than you found it', originally came from Robert Baden-Powell in his last message to Scouts.

WOSM - Baden Powell's Last Message to Scouts

Robert Baden-Powell (B-P) Legacy

With his health declining, B-P returned to Africa in 1938 to live in semi-retirement in the shadow of Mount Kenya at Nyeri.

B-P died on 8 January 1941 at the age of 83. He had written a farewell message for Scouts to be published only after his death, in which he urged them to “try and leave this world a little better than you found it”.

Throughout his life, B-P inspired generations of young people. He wrote at least 32 books and received honorary degrees from at least six universities as well as numerous other orders, decorations, and 19 foreign Scout awards.

WOSM - Scoutings History