1

INVESTITURE CEREMONY OF BEGUM KALSUM NAWAZ AS CHIEF GUIDE

Investiture Ceremony of Begum Kalsum Nawaz as the Chief Guide of Pakistan Girl Guides Association was held at Prime Minister’s House Islamabad on 14th January, 2016.

Senator NuzhatSadiq, National Commissioner Pakistan Girl Guides Association administered the oath, and in her welcome address, expressed gratitude to Begum Kalsum Nawaz Sharif for becoming a part of the Association.

In her address to the Guides the Chief Guide Begum Kalsum Nawaz Sharif appreciated the spirit of Guiding which encourages the Girl Guides to work for the betterment of people. She emphasized upon Guides to have a belief in them.

On her arrival in the auditorium a Guard of honour was given to the Chief Guide by a group of Guides. A National Song was

presented by Special Guides of Pakistan Society for rehabilitation of disabled Lahore which was much appreciated by the Chief Guide Begum Kalsum Nawaz. She met the special Guides and appreciated them individually.

Senator NuzhatSadiq in her welcome address informed that Pakistan Girl Guides Association was formed by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on 29th December 1947 and it became member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in 1948. Its membership is 117,692 in the provinces of Baluchistan, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwah, Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

2

April 2016

Program of Pakistan Girl Guides Association and the method in which it is conducted is a strong point of this organization. The skills are imparted to the members through activity based experiences where they realize their potential. Opportunities are then provided to develop it thus building a belief in self. It gives them confidence and assurance that they can set goals and are capable to achieve them.

We can proudly say that we are making a difference not only in the lives of youth but also through them to their families and the communities thus making this world a better place to live in.

Girl Scout World Leaders Visit the Girl Scouts of the Philippines

Visiting World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) World Board led by Chair Nicola Grinstead was welcomed to the country by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) Central Board headed by its National President (NP), Susan Locsin, in a meeting at the GSP National Headquarters Manila, on 6 February 2016.

For Triennium 2015-2018, the Chair’s Team chose the Philippines for their first bi-annual meeting to discuss issues that concern WAGGGS and GSP, particularly GSP’s implementation of community programs and activities addressing current development issues – poverty, education, women empowerment, environment, health, cultural heritage, among other things.

NP Locsin said that through girl-initiated forums and activities, GSP continues to advocate global issues, such as Stop the Violence, Free Being Me, Sustainable Development Goals, and Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA). Recently, GSP promoted COMELEC’s No Bio, No Boto campaign.

Ms. Grinstead is the chair of WAGGGS, the largest voluntary Movement in the world dedicated to transforming the lives of girls and young women. She started her Girl Guiding experience with Girl Guides UK as a Brownie in Bolton, Lancashire Border, and was a board member of Girl Guiding UK just before her election as World Board member in 2011.

As Chair of WAGGGS, she said, “We work on initiatives that help young women make the world a better place. Through the global programs of WAGGGS, girls from all over the world come together to learn new skills, share international experiences, and form life-long friendships.”

GSP is among WAGGGS’s 146 active member organizations providing Filipino girls unique opportunities for learning, character formation, and community service.

Thinking Day Celebration by SLGGA

The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association’s (SLGGA) national Thinking Day 2016 celebrations were conducted at its national headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Keeping to the World Thinking Day 2016 theme of CONNECT the young members of the SLGGA and the older members of the Sri Lanka Trefoil Guild jointly organized an international food fair at which the food of different Asia – Pacific MOs was sold. All the

3

April 2016

food was prepared either by the Girl Guides or the members of the Trefoil Guild. The funds raised by the sale of food was to be used to finance the activities of the many Little Friends’ packs, the Guide and Senior Guide companies and the Trefoil Guild which had participated in the World Thinking Day 2016 celebrations.

Earlier in the day, all those present at the SLGGA national headquarters assembled at the SLGGA Girl Guide monument in the park across the street from the national headquarters. At the SLGGA Girl Guide monument the Guide Promise was renewed. The significance of World Thinking Day in general and the theme for World Thinking Day 2016 – CONNECT – in particular was the thrust of the SLGGA Chief Commissioner’s Thinking Day address.

Sri Lanka is one of the fastest ageing countries in the Asia – Pacific region, In keeping with the World Thinking Day 2016 theme the SLGGA connected with HelpAge Sri Lanka the lead NGO that deals with issues facing older persons in Sri Lanka.

Mihintale in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province is the historic place where Buddhism was first introduced in 250 BCE. The chief priest of the

Mihintale Raja Maha Vihara (i.e. the ancient Buddhist temple) requested the assistance of the SLGGA to consider organizing a medical camp to provide assistance to the poor villagers who lived in and around Mihintale and who have no access to regular medical facilities.

The SLGGA with the assistance of HelpAge Sri Lanka organized a medical camp in Mihintale where 150 destitute and poor older persons were examined by the doctors present. 75 of them were identified as needing spectacles or cataract surgery.

The SLGGA team arranged for the Director of Health Services of the North Central Province to conduct all preliminary medical tests and interventions at the Anuradhapura Government Base Hospital. Those eligible for cataract surgery were to be transported to the HelpAge Sri Lanka Eye Care Centre in Colombo for further medical assistance and cataract surgery. All medical and other services at the HelpAge Sri Lanka Eye Care Centre are provided free of charge to any destitute older person.

The World Thinking Day 2016 theme of CONNECT was thus effectively implemented by the SLGGA.

World Thinking Day Observance by BGGA

February 22nd is the twin birthday of both Lord Baden Powell, the founder of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts as well as World Chief Guide Lady Baden Powell. Girl Guides all over the world commemorate the day as World Thinking Day; they offer and collect donations on this auspicious day for the purpose of social service and community benefit.

4

April 2016

Bangladesh Girl Guides Association National Headquarters, Dhaka and BGGA Capital Region jointly organized World Thinking Day on this occasion on February 25, 2016, at Guide House, New Baily Road, Magh Bazaar, Dhaka.

“CONNECT” had earlier been specified as this year’s World Thinking Day theme.

BGGA Guides mobilized all variety of Guide Members and assembled in a human chain at 09:00 am on that day in front of New Baily Road Guide House, carrying various banners and festoons reading different information and messages promoting the Day and glorifying its purpose towards social service.

Then followed the main program of World Thinking Day at 10:00 am at Bangladesh Girl Guides Association auditorium under the chairmanship of Sayeda Rehana Imam, National Commissioner, Bangladesh Girl Guides Association. Professor Mohammad Abu Bakkar Siddique, Chairman of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Dhaka, and Mr. Dewan Mohammad Hanzala, Chief Engineer, Directorate of Education Engineering, Ministry of Education, graced the occasion as Special Guest. Ms. Rowshan Islam, Dhaka City Regional Commissioner, initiated the program with her inaugural speech, while Prof. Dr, Yasmeen Ahmed, BGGA Deputy National Commissioner (Program) showered the vote of thanks. Sayeda Rehana Imam, National Commissioner, Bangladesh Girl Guides Association, offered the presidential speech as usual.

World Thinking Day program featured with message reading from BGGA National Commissioner, promise and commitment renewal and thinking day contribution, apart from a colourful musical soiree. Yellow Birds, Guides, Rangers, Guiders etc., representing

different educational institutions performed music, dance and drama commensurate to World Thinking Day Theme noted above.

About 1,000 Guide Members comprising Yellow Birds, Guides, Rangers, Guiders as well as BGGA National Executive Committee Members actively participated in the program.

WTD Post cards to APR Committee

The APR Committee and World Board Chair, Nicola Grinstead received World Thinking Day postcards from Girl Guides Association of Malaysia National Headquarters Open Unit and Seri Hartamas Secondary School Girl Guides Unit. The postcards were done by the girls during their World Thinking Day #Connect10Million activity.

In one of the postcards, girls asked the APR Committee what made them join Guiding. Here are replies from the committee:

Low Lih Jeng, Chair (Singapore) – “My mother put me into Brownies because I had no siblings and she decided that I needed sisters to play with. After all these years, I am still finding many sisters all around the world who have taught me so much and shown me that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are truly one family.”

Melanie Bennett, Vice Chair (New Zealand) – “I joined Brownies as lots of my friends were Brownies and my mother had been a Guide. I enjoyed myself so much that I went through Guides and Rangers before becoming a Leader. I now have my eldest son in Scouting and my niece in Brownies.”

Marybelle Marinas, Member (Philippines) – “For me, I was introduced to Girl Scouting by my mother who was a Girl Scout Executive of our province and I stayed on because the Girl

5

April 2016

Scouting programme has moulded me into the person I am today: independent, self-reliant, good self-esteem and an able leader.”

Dr. Minori Yuda, Member (Japan) – “I joined Girl Scouting because my mother was interested in Girl Scouting and she wanted me to join so that I can participate in many unique activities including international experiences.”

Dr. Lucy Tan-atichat (Thailand) – “I joined Girl Guiding as a translator for the documents from vernacular to English and vice versa from which I learned what a precious movement it is – the Girl Guiding materials are a treasure trove to me so I am now addicted to the cause.”

Pinky I-Ling Lin, Member (Taiwan) – “My mother started Girl Scouts as a Brownie and it made her an independent, happy and passionate woman devoting herself to the society. She continued to be in Girl Scouts till today. She put me into Girl Scouts since I was a toddler because she believes Girl Scouts will give me fantastic opportunities that other place cannot give me which Girl Scouts did. It has also brought me so much beautiful memories as I grown up, and it made me who I am today.”

International Women’s Day Celebration

On 6 March, 2016 Ministry of Women and Child Affairs arranged a program of Human

Chain at the National Press Club, Shegunbagicha Dhaka on the occasion of International Women Day 2016. In this Human Chain Rowshon Islam, the Regional Commissioner of Capital Region, along with 10 Rangers of Bangladesh Girl Guides Association took part in it.

Another rally was arranged by National Girl Child Advocacy Forum on 9 March 2016 to celebrate International Women Day 2016.The rally started from TSC of Dhaka University and ended at Shishu Academy. In this program Meher Afroz Chumky M.P. the Honourable State Minister of Ministry of Women and Child Affairs was present. From Bangladesh Girl Guides Association 30 Guides, Rangers, Guiders and other official staffs were present in the rally .The program was ended by discussion, cultural events and conferment of honour were given to those self established women who uplifted themselves to the top level in the society by the Honourable State Minister .

On 14 March, a discussion meeting was arranged by Bangladesh Girl Guides Association at the National Head Quarter (Guide House) on the occasion of 8th March International Women Day 2016. The program was chaired by the National Commissioner, Syeda Rehana Imam. In the program the key deliberator was Monira Rahman, Executive Director of Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation, Mental Health Dhaka, Bangladesh. In the program welcome address was delivered by Deputy National Commissioner (Program) Professor Dr. Yeasmin Ahmed and lastly thanks giving was delivered by the Deputy National Commissioner (Admin.) Mahfia Parvin. Along with National Executive Committee members, District Commissioner of Capital Region, Rangers and Office Staffs were present in the programs which rise to almost 80 in number.

6

April 2016

The key deliberator discussed the topic “Open the window of Mind”. On the basis of her discussion all the members presented in the program took part in open discussion session. Besides this, members of BGGA expressed their determination on the main slogan of International Women Day 20016.

GSJ ‘Myanmar Friendship Project’

On 28-31 December 2015, the third international camp between Girl Scouts of Japan and Myanmar Girl Guides held in Yangon, Myanmar. This is a part of 'Myanmar Friendship Project' of Girl Scouts of Japan as a link country of Myanmar Girl Guides. From Japan, 26 Ranger Girl Scouts and 17 Leaders/Trainers visited Myanmar and enjoyed various activities with 64 Myanmar Girl Guides and 27 Adult members together. The programme focused on improving the Girl Guiding knowledge and camp skill for Myanmar Girl Guides as well as cultural exchange and building friendship. Japanese Girl Scouts prepared for the programme and to teach skills for peers through pre-trainings. Japanese Girl Scouts and Myanmar Girl Guides cooperated to plan and provide hygiene instruction for children living in villages. The participants built strong friendship and experienced international sisterhood overcoming the linguistic barrier.

“The schedule was very tough. But, Myanmar Girl Guides and Japanese Girl Scouts cooperated and supported each other, and

fulfil all programmes. I realized that we are sisters though we are from other country.”

Maho Yokota, Troop 28 of Osaka Council

“We could successfully implement the programme which was planned by Japanese Girl Scouts, because of the hard work and kindness of Myanmar Girl Guides. I sincerely appreciate to work together with all participants.”

Kana Matsutani, Troop 19 of Aichi Council

“Although we have a language barrier, we all enjoyed four days programme. And I realised that Myanmar Girl Guides and Japanese Girl Scouts developed irreplaceable relationships.”

Miyuko Sasaki, Troop 87 of Tokyo Council

7

April 2016

GIFT FOR CHANGE (Sangam event)

My Experience: AMRITPAL KAUR, GUIDE CAPTAIN - BLUE OCEAN GUIDE COMPANY, PUNJAB

“THE MOST VALUABLE THING THAT I LEARNT IN SANGAM IS HOW TO RESPECT FREEDOM.”

An event named GIFT FOR CHANGE, designed by WAGGGS, was held at Sangam World Centre, Pune, Maharasthra from March 31, 2016 to April 04, 2016 to discover the change one wants to be in the world. The 42 participants, belonging to the different countries, have participated in this event. From India we were 09 girls named Anupriya(Bihar), Sapna(Bihar), Akakasha Priya (Bihar) Beant Kaur (Punjab), Sandeep Kaur (Punjab), Sarbjeet Kaur(Punjab), Swati(U.P.), Seema (U.P.) and me participated in this event. The programme included the activities like exploring the colours, customs and excitement of Indian life, discovering the city of Pune, learning about you, learning about Sangam and WAGGGS and Experiencing International Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting.

The first day we saluted the flags of the all nations and the World Guide flag. We were divided into patrols by the volunteers working in Sangam. Then we explored Sangam. We

explored Fullae Nagar and visited the temples at evening. We visited the home of an old Volunteer of Sangam. She was about 65 years of age. She gave us a traditional welcome. At evening, we had a warm welcome having a touch of Indian tradition. The spirit behind the welcome ceremony filled me with extreme peace. The next morning, A yoga class was organised. After Flag, we had our breakfast. During Breakfast, I got surprised when I found a friendship badge in my handkerchief bag By Northern Ireland. For “Be a Change” programme, we were introduced to 17 SDGs. Again we had opportunity to explore Pune market. We also had dinner outside Pune. We helped our foreign participants to buy the things and my patrol duty was to create a good environment for all. During dinner it was my turn to do that. I sang a Hindi rhyme with actions for all. All copied me and were very happy. I got praised for my loud voice. The next day, we climb the water-tomb. For the community work we were given three options named Visit to SWACH, The Mural Painting and to spend a positive time with children for 2 April and for 3 April, they designed Leave Your Mark at Sangam, Visit to Maher and Exploring Pune. I chose SWACH as I am very interested in recycling and Leaving your mark at Sangam as I was feeling satisfied at Sangam respectively. We could choose our one according to our taste. At SWACH we sorted the clothes according to males, females and children. We experienced their work how they recycle the plastic bottles into a filament used in 3D printers. It was so interesting. At Sangam I left my mark by decorating the log book of Sangam. We had FREE BEING ME party. We made our collage to share our feel for Sangam. I gifted all guests with colourful Bindis and shared with all what a bindi does reflect.

On 3rd April, we explore Indian culture. All were in Indian traditional dresses. We had Marathi dinner. After dinner, all were getting

8

April 2016

ready for swimming. I never wore a swim-suit and also never did swimming. The people around me were very helpful. They helped me to overcome my shyness and they taught me how to swim. I was feeling blessed. They help us all Indian girls to swim. The next morning was the day of separation. The closing ceremony was being held. We got our certificates, Sangam- badge from Sangam team. When we were leaving Sangam, the whole guest-service team was singing and blessing us a safe journey. It was too emotional. We are very thankful to Sangam Team. To conclude I can say:

“Sangam helps me to experience No doubt, we have differ colours, but we have same culture that is HUMANITY”

I am thankful to the Officials of National Headquarters, State Headquarters, District Headquarters, my Department Head, my School authorities and my Parents who were directly or indirectly helped, to provide me this Golden opportunity to participate in this memorable event.

Two Japanese Young Leaders attended the WAGGGS Girl Guide/Girl Scout Experience Forum 2015 in Oman

Two Japanese Young Leaders attended the WAGGGS' Girl Guide and Girl Scout Experience Forum 2015 held in Oman on 28 November to 2 December 2015. They were inspired with the idea and opinion presented by participants from other MOs and deepened their thoughts.

“Through the discussions in the forum, I noticed that every MO has been developing its own programme and/or structure to meet the needs of Girl Guides/Girl Scouts which are changing as time goes by. This forum gave me a valuable opportunity to learn and share the success stories and contents which will make the Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting better directly from representative of each MO. I would like to share the knowledge which I gained in this forum to members of Girl Scouts of Japan as many as possible to shape the better future.”

Saori Kawabe, Troop 6 of Kanagawa Council

“At the Forum, I learnt that there are many MOs which tackle with the issue on decrease of Membership, and each association is challenging in many ways. I also understood we are all committed to the challenge, because we believe Girl Guide/Girl Scout experiences we had are worth for all girls and women. And, all participants gathered for the Forum on behalf of each MO. I admired their enthusiasm and inspired a lot. Girl Scouting is worldwide movement. It is extraordinary that people who have different nationality, race, and background are working together toward the same goal. We have been continuing the cooperation for more than 100 years. I realized the power of all people who involved Girl Scouting to date through the Forum. It was also a good opportunity to review Japan through the activity with participants from various countries. I sincerely appreciate receiving this opportunity to attend the Forum. I would like to contribute this experience to Girl Scouts of Japan.”

Sakiho Yamada, Troop 101of Osaka Council

9

April 2016

PGGA District Guides Camps

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Punjab organized District Guide Camps at Lahore and Okara. 550 Guides from 27 Secondary Schools participated in these camps. Guides learned to make gadgets and shelters during the camp. The theme of the camps was Stop the Violence against girls. Guides participated in tableaus, poster making, poems, handicraft and outdoor cooking competitions.

Helen Storrow Seminar 2016:

Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world recently joined together for the Helen Storrow Seminar 2016 at Our Chalet. This seminar is an event which is designed to teach young women about leadership and environmental issues. The activities ranged from tracking water and electrical usage during their stay to zip lining at the local Adventure Park to building igloos in the snow.

This year there were 23 participants with six of these being from Asia Pacific region (pictured below along with our volunteers from AP region).

Girl Scouts of the Philippines honours 698 Chief Girl Scout Medallists

698 Filipino Girl Scouts received the Chief Girl Scout (CGS) Medal Award at a Presentation Ceremony on 27 November 2015, at the Philippine International Convention Centre, Pasay City.

Sabrina Ongkiko, a teacher in Culiat Elementary School, Quezon City and a National Youth Commission (NYC) awardees, was the Guest of Honour and Speaker.

Ms. Ongkiko presented the CGS medals and certificates to the girls and the pins to the Awardees’ mothers, along with Girl Scouts of the Philippines National President Susan R. Locsin; First National Vice President Dr. Cristina L. Yuson, and National Executive Director Ma. Dolores T. Santiago.

The award is every Girl Scout’s personal achievement, as she performs her role in nation building through perseverance and dedication.

Miss Timmy Cruz, singer, actress, and songwriter rendered the doxology. Intermission numbers included: the soulful song number by Programme Committee member Dr. Maria Trinia Asuncion, Cadet Girl

10

April 2016

Scouts Shamah Bulangis and Demie Fresco; and the production number of the Philippine Ballet Theatre.

Chief Girl Scout Medallist Erika Jane Aspera from Batangas Council delivered the response on behalf of all the Awardees.

Prepared to Learn, Prepared to Lead

It was both an honour and a privilege for the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) to host the Asia Pacific Region (APR) Workshop on Educational Programme and Adult Training, Learning, and Development held on 7 to 13 December 2015, at Ating Tahanan National Program and Training Center, Baguio City.

Forty-seven (47) delegates from nine Member Organizations of the Asia Pacific Region participated in the international training event.

The seven-day workshop aimed to support both volunteers and professional staff in understanding the two new WAGGGS policies and in going through the process of Educational Programme development and implementation, as well as providing an opportunity to understand and consider how a well-developed Adult Training, Learning, and Development Framework is essential in helping adult leaders and trainers effectively perform their roles.

Sessions included topics on the Girl Guide & Girl Scout Experience and its three Pillars; The Girl Effect: From Actions to Impact; Make it REAL (Relevant, Exciting, Accessible, and Learner-led); Interaction with Filipino Girl Scouts from Baguio Council; Baguio City Tour; Filipino Night; Singing and Swapping Night; and Action Planning on the frameworks of Educational Programme and Adult Training, Learning, and Development.

Judge Mariñas, APR Committee Member, was Chair of the Planning Team. Its members were:

1. Ching Ching Wee-Ong, APR Regional Director

2. Grace Tam, APR Development Executive

3. Andii Verhoeven, WAGGGS Programme & Training Manager

4. Kim Richardson , Girl Guides Australia Trainer

5. Ma. Carmen Gerundio, GSP Training Director

6. Karen Chatto, APR Development Executive (remote support)

Rebecca Basañes, Assistant National Executive Director for Administration, was designated by National Executive Director (NED) Ma. Dolores T. Santiagio to head the working/training staff.

During the Filipino Night, National President Susan Locsin gave a short message about the importance of collaboration and partnerships through education and training.

International Commissioner Dr. Salud Bagalso gave the welcome greetings. Mrs. Santiago was also present to grace the event, along with guests Divina Bautista, Baguio Council Vice President for International Participation;

11

April 2016

Blessida Diwa, Cagayan Council President; and Dr. Febe Marl Paat, Cagayan Council Vice President for International Participation.

World Centres

Sangam World Centre Join us after AP Regional Conference!! Come to Sangam after the Asia Pacific Conference and experience the magic of a World Centre.

Come for as many days as you would like and choose from a range of different activities. Including the latest WAGGGS initiatives, Indian Cultural activities and Community Action Projects! For more information, click here: https://www.wagggs.org/en/events/asia-pacific-region-celebrating-50-years-sangam/

Become a Tare! Participate in our Community Programme at Sangam World Centre and join our family as a Tare (which means ‘star’ in Hindi)! Enjoy working with our Community Partners while exploring India! We are looking for amazing new Tare to come and join us this year! Session dates can be found here: https://www.wagggs.org/en/our-world/world-centres/sangam/volunteer/community-programme/ Start your Community Programme story today! Our Chalet World Centre

An Australian and a Cambodian at Our Chalet:

Volunteer Bek Hoath from Melbourne, Australia has spent the last month volunteering at Our Chalet. In Bek’s own words: “I love to travel, bake, ski, dance ballet (although I’m only a beginner), try new things, meet new people and challenge myself to do things outside of my comfort zone! I am excited to learn more about Swiss life and seeing a Swiss spring and summer. I most look forward to all the new experiences I will have and all the new people from different cultures that I will meet. Bring on the adventure!”

Volunteer Chenda Yen from Cambodia has also spent the last month volunteering at Our Chalet. In Chenda’s words: “Before coming to Our Chalet I have had some experience working and travelling within the other World Centres. I was a Sangam Volunteer at Sangam and a Juliette Low Seminar participant at Our Cabana. I am very excited to take on this great opportunity at Our Chalet and work with different cultures and guests who come to discover the chalet. This is my first time seeing snow, which is a challenge but I am very excited to try skiing and other activities as I love the outdoors. I am also looking forward to learning about the Swiss culture and making new friends.”

Bek and Chenda are having a great time here in Switzerland. Would you like to volunteer in a world centre? Volunteer opportunities:

Season Dates Application Deadline

Winter 6 December 2016 to 28 February 2017 1 May 2016

We encourage diverse applications from all member organizations. On some occasions, financial assistance may be available to assist with travel costs. Would you like to join us?

https://www.wagggs.org/en/our-world/world-centres/our-chalet/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/our-chalet-assistant/

Events:

International Friendship Week – there is a Service and a Tourist Version of this event.

22 September to 30 September 2016

https://www.wagggs.org/en/events/international-friendship-week-2016-tourist/

https://www.wagggs.org/en/events/international-friendship-week-2016-service/

Ski Packages 2016-2017

17 December 2016 to 14 April 2017

https://www.wagggs.org/en/events/ski-packages-2016-2017/

12

April 2016

Christmas in the Alps

22 December to 28 December 2016

https://www.wagggs.org/en/events/christmas-alps-2016/

New Year’s Break 2016-2017

29 December 2016 to 2 January 2017

https://www.wagggs.org/en/events/new-years-break-2016-2017/

Stay Connected: Enter Verizon Competition

All Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are invited to discuss and plan an innovative idea for a community action project bringing together technology and the UN’s Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The five brightest ideas, chosen by a panel of judges, will receive up to US$3000 to make their project happen! Find out more.