WAGGGS

(The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts)

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world with ten million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from 145 countries across the world.

The World Association supports girls and young women to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world. We focus on leadership development and active citizenship. These are delivered through our innovative global education and community and advocacy programmes.

There are five WAGGGS’ regions – Africa, Arab, Asia Pacific, Europe and Western Hemisphere. Canada belongs to the Western Hemisphere, along with 35 other countries.

WAGGGS also runs four World Centres: Our Chalet in Switzerland, Sangam in India, Pax Lodge in UK and Our Cabaña in Mexico. The World Centres are residential and training centres where girls and young women develop leadership skills through international programmes and friendships.