Global Girl ScoutingAn overview

Leadership Keys

Leadership Outcomes & Global Girl Scouting

• Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world

• Girls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally

• Girls advocate for themselves and others, locally and globally

World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts

• 145 member countries• Serving 10 million girls and

adults• five regions• Mission: To enable girls and

young women to develop to their fullest potential to become responsible citizens of the world

WAGGGS World

• World-Wide Sisterhood

• Opportunities for girl members to develop global competencies

• Global reach distinguishes GSUSA from other youth serving agencies

WAGGGS–GSUSA Relationship

What does WAGGGS do?

• Education

• World Thinking Day Badge

• Global Action Theme Badge

• Leadership Development

• Young Women’s Leadership Seminars

• E-learning

• Advocacy

• Stop the Violence Against Girls

• United Nations Millennium Development Goals

WAGGGS World Centers

• Our Cabaña

• Our Chalet

• Pax Lodge

• Sangam

• Africa (rotating)

World centers welcome Girl Guides and Girl Scout,individual groups, families and friends for an overnight stay, day visit or as participants at international leadership events or specially-tailored programs.

World Thinking Day

• February 22nd

• 2013 Theme: girls worldwide say "together we can save children's lives."

• World Thinking Day Resource Guide:www.girlscouts.org/world_thinking_day/

Global Action Theme• United Nation’s

Millennium Development Goals

• 2000 Millennium Summit

• Eight Goals to Achieve by 2015 to end global poverty

Global Action ThemeMDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hungergirls worldwide say   “together we can end extreme poverty and hunger”

MDG 2: Achieve universal primary educationgirls worldwide say “education opens doors for all girls and boys”

MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower womengirls worldwide say “empowering girls will change our world”

MDG 4: Reduce child mortalitygirls worldwide say “together we can save children’s lives”

MDG 5: Improve maternal health girls worldwide say “every mother’s life and health is precious”

MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

girls worldwide say “we can stop the spread of AIDS, malaria and other diseases”

MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

girls worldwide say “we can save our planet”

MDG 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development

girls worldwide say “we can create peace through partnerships”

WAGGGS’ Position:• Girls and young women should have access

to age appropriate education. • Girls and young women should be

empowered to make healthy choices about their own lives, by understanding the issues as well as having the skills and opportunities to make those decisions (ex. self esteem, negotiation, leadership).

Challenge: Human Sexuality

GSUSA’s position: Human Sexuality• Girl Scouts of the USA does not take a

position or develop materials on these issues. We feel our role is to help girls develop self-confidence and good decision-making skills that will help them make wise choices in all areas of their lives.

• Parents or guardians make all decisions regarding program participation that may be of a sensitive nature. Consistent with that belief, GSUSA directs councils, including volunteer leaders, to get written parental permission for any locally planned program that could be considered sensitive.

Challenge: Human Sexuality

Global Girl Scouting Initiatives

Offers girls:

• Cross-cultural experiences

• Travel with a purpose

• Meaningful exchangeswith girls worldwide

• Opportunities to broadentheir horizons

Opportunities: Connecting Globally through Twinning

Connecting Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world

Twinning Toolkit

• Practical Tips

• Case studies

• Customizable templates

• Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions• www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/twinning/

2013 Adventures

• Incredible India• London: The Global City• Swiss Challenge, Our Chalet• New Year’s in London:2013• Stravanger Jamboree Norway• New Zealand: Twenty Thirteen• The Great Panda Adventure• Galapagos Islands• Amazon Adventure: Peru• Sea Turtle Retreat Costa Rica

www.girlscouts.org/travel/

Global Leadership Opportunities

• For Young women ages 18 to 35

• Actively volunteering with council/committee

• Open to international travel

• Committed to sharing the experience

www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/global_leadership_opportunities.asp

Juliette Low WorldFriendship Fund

• Travel scholarships for girls and young women to participate in WAGGGS and Global events

• www.girlscouts.org/juliette_low_fund

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