Our Voice
WAGGGS’ Vision is to be the voice of girls and young women to build a better world. This is what advocacy is about. Advocacy is about speaking out to influence others and bring about positive change.
Several definitions of advocacy exist already. This is WAGGGS’ definition of advocacy. Whatever the issue, advocacy for the World Association always includes speaking, doing and educating.
We aim not only to speak out on behalf of girls and young women everywhere, but also to empower young women to speak out for themselves.WAGGGS Advocacy toolkit
The toolkit is designed to enable Member Organizations, leaders and groups or troops to introduce or develop the role of advocacy in your Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting programmes and to help influence decision-makers to improve the lives of girls and young women.The new Toolkit on Advocacy has been produced with the support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe.
You can also download an electronic copy in English, French or Spanish from the Europe Region website.
Your comments
Agatha 22 September 2008 - 4.33PM (GMT)
Hi,i am Agatha.Guding has really educated me by bringing liberation to young women in Africa.BRAVO WAGGGS,BRAVO AFRICA REGION AND BRAVO SIERRA LEONE
Mantoa Dlamini 27 August 2008 - 3.46PM (GMT)
i attened a national Aids forum where we were made aware that women these days stand up for themselves and that everybody who is positive is not only but with us and i believe we as girl guides are the best shoulder to lin on any time
hazriana hazreen harrith 25 August 2008 - 3.07PM (GMT)
last week, i went the Girl Guide International Camp in Malaysia. it was the best camp i ever been...i also met new friends from other country and learn the way they live and their girl guide uniform.
Kayleigh 25 August 2008 - 4.00AM (GMT)
Hello, my name is Kayleigh. I am a Cadette Scout in the USA. I organized a Thinking Day ceremony for a Brownie Troop in my area. We wrote to my friend, Nancy, who is a guide in England. We also explored 4 countries in Europe including Poland, Switzerland, England, and France. I helped to teach a bit of French, Britishsayings, and some of the outfits worn from all countries. We made Thinking Day flags and all of the s had fun! I did this in February, when I was a junior. I am looking forward to going back to school as a Cadette, and I hope everyone had a good Thinking Day!
Hannah 20 August 2008 - 9.15AM (GMT)
I think this website is awesome and its great that we can all post our own comments.
Sumaiyah Najib 31 July 2008 - 10.58AM (GMT)
I just love this website!
It helps girls all over the world to do the Right thing in order to change the world.
It the best type of Non-formal education, I must Say.
I hope I can try my best to support it - Always!
Thankyou WAGGGS for making changes all
over the world!
Sumaiyah Najib,
Bangladesh International School,
Riyadh, KSA
kristina 30 July 2008 - 3.39AM (GMT)
Hi im kristina from Puerto Rico. I'm a girls scout (junior). I love the girlscout a whole lot because I can learn about the world and my country. I love to help people do things that they cant do. My mother was a girl scout too.
Ishara 25 July 2008 - 10.47PM (GMT)
Hi I am a girl guide in Australia at Palm Beach. I have been guiding for eight years now and I am still loving it. I think WAGGGS is such a good website where we can come on and find things out and have a bit of fun. Who ever made the website we all thank you very much it is wonderful!!!!
Erica Rose 26 June 2008 - 4.46AM (GMT)
Hi, I'm 10 years old and a Junior Girl Scout in the USA. I have been scouting for 2 years now and I have made many friends. I think this site is cool because I get to see girls comments from around the world.
Katherine Dodgen 25 June 2008 - 10.39PM (GMT)
Hi! I am a Junior Girl Scout from the USA! And I love China! I am so excited that the Olympics, this year are going to be held there! I would love to learn more about Girl Scouts in China!
trisha 21 June 2008 - 11.07AM (GMT)
hi!! i'm trisha 14 years old.. i'm a senior girl scout from philippines. since elementary i'm an active scout and participated in many girls activities. now, i'm a the vice chairwoman of the senior planning board in our school.. and i'm hoping to be elected on the spb of our province..
Nikki 20 June 2008 - 12.42PM (GMT)
Hello everyone! i'm from the philippines. i would like to say that being a member of the WAGGGS really helps young women like me in many ways. it also changed me a lot for good. i hope that more and more girls will join the movement. thank you to this organization! more power. :)
hazriana hazreen h. 18 June 2008 - 2.02PM (GMT)
hi!im from malaysia.i strated involved in guiding since i was 10 years old(brownies)then when i was 13(girl guide),i entered a new school.in this school i heard about there was 4 queen giudes born in this school!because of this i really on to this guiding so i can be a queen guides.i learn about new things and all the skills.i was happy when my knowledge used in a camping or teaching juniors.so i think guiding is usefull for us to survive.
as a girl guide: BE PREPARED
Sooyeon Lee 12 June 2008 - 12.41PM (GMT)
Hi. I'm a Junior Girl Scout from South Korea. I hope I could be globalized with other Girl Scout members from all around the globe.
Rachael 10 June 2008 - 12.39AM (GMT)
Hi! My name is Rachael. I'm from the U.S.A. I'm in Juniors. Next Year will be my last year in Juniors! :( :( What I really LOVE about GIRL SCOUTS is that the community will have a chance to see what differences they can make. I like making people look at things from a different view. Also, I like being a leader when I was trying to get the JUNIOR AID badge. (I got all on my own)
olivia 8 June 2008 - 2.58PM (GMT)
Hello,
I am a junior, and i am working on the girl scouting around the world badge. Has anyone tryed it? Is it fun, cool, or outstanding? Plz tell me.
Thanks,
Olivia*
Sooyeon Lee 14 May 2008 - 6.07AM (GMT)
I am a Girl Scout in South Korea. I hope that I become a future leader of the world!
Ashleigh C 11 May 2008 - 6.19AM (GMT)
I stated Guides in Brownies when I was seven. I moved to Guides when I was 10. My leaders name is Sandra. Guiding is the only group activity I participate in so it was really different when I started. I really enjoy it now and go every week possible.
jimi 8 May 2008 - 11.27AM (GMT)
hi all my guides friends form all over the world. I,m Jamila from Pakistan. It is good that young girl and women can speak out freely her issues and Girl guides are wonderful for healthy ativities. God help us to promot a guides program.
Letesha 6 May 2008 - 8.37AM (GMT)
This is my second year in guiding and I am enjoying it so much. I went to J'08 in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was awesome and I enjoyed it so much. I also learnt heaps about WAGGGS and Girl Guides.
Kelsey 2 April 2008 - 12.09AM (GMT)
Hi Im a girl guid in canada. This is a great way to share ideas for guiding. Love the random facts.
Hailey and Kelsey 2 April 2008 - 12.08AM (GMT)
We have been in girl guides for a long time...8 years to be exact. We are accomplishing a lot of tasks using this site to achieve the Canada Cord.
We love Girl guides!!!!!
Frances 24 March 2008 - 8.20PM (GMT)
I am a Brownie leader in Toronto, Canada. I have been involved in Guiding since I was 9yrs old, and my three daughters are all enjoying being a part of the Guiding movement. We have all met wonderful people, loved camping, and have had our eyes opened to new experiences. What a great way for us to be able to communicate with girls and women around the world!Thanks!
Deanna 26 February 2008 - 10.50PM (GMT)
Happy Thinking Day!!!
Water is really important to our world and we need to conserve it.
There are many ways that we can conserve it like taking shorter showers. It is really cool to be able to communicate and read other people's thoughts on this handy dandy website!!!! I LOVE GIRL SCOUTING!!!!!!
BYE Everybody!!!!!!!
Jeannie 26 February 2008 - 10.46PM (GMT)
HAPPY WORLD THINKING DAY! Here are some helpful hints to help us all conserve water: take shorter showers,use less water when you wash your hands, and turn off water when not using it
Megan 26 February 2008 - 10.45PM (GMT)
Hello this years Thinking Day is great. It's teaching us how to save water and help people around the world. Some people can't always have a drink of water when they want it. Fortuately we can. So there is a lot of ways we should try to concerve water.Bye!
Debbie 26 February 2008 - 10.45PM (GMT)
I think this was the best Thinking Day.
Our Girls were so excited about all they learned,and are even more excited about sharing all the information with their classmates!
Happy Thinking Day:)
S.R 26 February 2008 - 10.45PM (GMT)
Awesome. I love WAGGGS.org. It has so many tips from other girls that do Girl Scouts in America. I am so surprised of all the things on water for World Thinking Day. I am so surprised on how much water I use when I brush my teeth, take a shower or bath.
Ashley B 26 February 2008 - 10.45PM (GMT)
Hello did you know that you use 7-12 litres per minute when you brush you teeth? Well Happy Thinking Day!!!!!!
Olivia O. 26 February 2008 - 10.44PM (GMT)
Hello Just wanted to say have a Happy Thinking Day
Erin 26 February 2008 - 10.44PM (GMT)
I think that Girl Scouts is great because it helps girls and young women to realize that they can do anything. We can all help to make the world a better place. Happy Thinking Day!
Gillian 26 February 2008 - 10.44PM (GMT)
Happy Thinking Day! Hope you learn good tips on water,for example dont use so much water when you brush your teeth.
mary claire o. 26 February 2008 - 10.44PM (GMT)
hi my name is ,mary claire o'malley. i would like to share some tips on how to save water.
1. if you turn of the water while brushing your teeth you save 3 gallons of water a day.
2. take shorter showers
3. when you wash your face fill the sink weith water instead of keeping the water running.
Maggs 26 February 2008 - 10.43PM (GMT)
Remember Girl Scouts,
Take quick showers
brush your teeth quick
and know how lucky you are to have clean water everyday and to be a girl scout!
brianna 26 February 2008 - 10.43PM (GMT)
I love this web site! It taught me a lot about saving water. I now know more than I ever did about water. The thing that amazed me the most was that Egypt was one of the countries that have the most water. I always thought Egypt was a dry environment with scarce, amounts of water. A few tips I recommend are...try to turn off the water when you brush your teeth, try taking shorter showers, and only use water when absoluty necessary. Following these tips are sure to help you save water, not only for your family but the people around you.
Clarice Swanson 26 February 2008 - 10.42PM (GMT)
World thinking day is about conserving water.If girls could take shorter showers we could help conserve water.We could also help by shuting of running water.Think about this and have a great thinking day!
Christinerine 26 February 2008 - 10.42PM (GMT)
Happy Thinking Day.... wanted to celebrate this momentus occasion to all girl scouts and girl guides of the world. Water is an important part of every persons life, and we need to use it where it counts, and we should always, when using water... conserve it in all ways possible. So remember bottled water comes from the tap!!! It's nothing special, so save the plastic, and turn on the faucet... but dont turn it on too long!!!
CHRiSTiNeY J.
Chicago, IL
Girl Scouts
Margaret 26 February 2008 - 10.40PM (GMT)
I am a girl scout from the United States. I am in Juniors and I love it. We get to serve our community and to go on alot of fun trips. I don't know much about Wagggs, but I think it's cool how girls can have such a big part in saving the world!
SARA BLEU 26 February 2008 - 10.39PM (GMT)
HI FROM AMERICA!!! I LIVE IN CHICAGO AND AM WORKING ON MY SILVER AWARD. WE ARE DOING A THING ON "GOING GREEN"... I FOUND OUT THAT WATER NEEDS TO BE CONSERVED AND PROTECTED OR WE MIGHT NOT HAVE CLEAN WATER MUCH LONGER. ALSO MANY PEOPLE ARE ALREADY SUFFERING FROM LACK OF CLEAN WATER. I HOPE PEOPLE START ACTING TO CONSERVE OUR RESOURCES TOO.
Rachel Jonas 26 February 2008 - 10.39PM (GMT)
I learned some interesting facts about water. But it's sad to realize that some people aren't as fortunate to have as much water as we have. I just found out today that everytime I take a shower I waste water. Man I have to take shorter showers. lols. Well enjoy World Thinking Day!!!!!!
Dallas Smith 26 February 2008 - 10.41AM (GMT)
This is a great way to see what other Girl Scouts every were are doing.
michelle spiller 18 February 2008 - 12.48PM (GMT)
it's great being a guide i have been one sience i was 5 years old and now i am a leader taking 2 units of my own. recently i have been to new zealand to go for there 100 years of guiding and made so many new friends that i wish to return at the end of the year to see them.
i have allso been to two of my own state janborees and i live in perth w.a
Samantha Becker 18 February 2008 - 12.28AM (GMT)
Hi, my name is Samantha, I am a 10 year old, Junior scout in the USA. I am working on the Girl Scouting Around the World badge and that is what brought me to this site. I think it is great that I have this chance to speak to other girls around the world and I plan on telling my troop all about WAGGGS at our next meeting. Keep on Scouting!
Barbara 15 February 2008 - 7.20PM (GMT)
I have been a leader in Girl Scouts USA for 7 years and enjoyed greatly. My daughter is a Cadette Scout and working on her Silver Award which required completion of a 40 hr project involving the community not just scouts. I have seen her develop from a lonely girl with few friends to a leader among girls, eager to help others. She especially enjoys working with the younger groups to earn their badges and awards. I hope to send her on an international trip to visit at least one of the WAGGGS sites by the time she graduates from high school. Girl Scouts is the best organization for girls and women in the world.
Aisling Guinan 15 February 2008 - 6.03PM (GMT)
I love Being a Girl Guide!
I am going for my Gold Award, and it was brought awareness of guiding into my school and town.
Almost everyone agrees (in my school) that Guiding is a brilliant idea for girls all over the world!
Berthe A. 14 February 2008 - 3.31PM (GMT)
Try to leave this World a little better than you found it...
Be Guide, Be Proud.
Lynne 14 February 2008 - 10.02AM (GMT)
Hi everyone, Lynne from Namibia, at the moment i am in Quagadougou of Burkina-faso. im looking forward to meeting the girls here. i am a guide in my country namibia, and im eager to visit the girls in burkina -fasa during my stay here.
its so beautiful, that i am experiencing and learning culture of africa.
Amrika Singh 12 February 2008 - 3.33AM (GMT)
My name is Amrika and I am from Trinidad. I enjoy going to field trips, camping, sleep over and all other activities. I love making new friends through Girl Guides and would like to know about Guides in other countries.
Alex 21 January 2008 - 12.26AM (GMT)
Being in Girl Scout in the United States has really helped me in my leadership skills and helped with my Confidence. I have made so many friends through Girls Scouts!!! And hope to keep going through Girl Scouts unitil I am an adult!!!
Zeynep Sisman 18 January 2008 - 5.22PM (GMT)
Hi, I am from Turkey. I have been in guiding for almost 10 years and I am a leader now. It is a good oportunity to be able to speak our problems in this platform. thanks WAGGGS.
Dayton Morris 7 January 2008 - 11.36PM (GMT)
Hii, My name is Dayton. I am 10 years old and im a 2nd year guide.I have been in it for almost 6 years now and love it! My guiding group just got back from a camp called camp Olave.It is on the Sunshine Coast. We were there for only one night and 2 days but at least it was better then not going a all. There we had a certan theme and it is called Around the World. we studied all the different world centers.I really want to go to all of the world centers but the one i really want to go to is Sangam in India I also want to go to Our Cabana in Mexico. Those are the two world centers that I want to go to the most.
Amber B 18 December 2007 - 3.08PM (GMT)
I am a Junior Girl Scout in America and I love it. I have been in Girl Scouts for 3 years and have made really good friends.The other girls in my troop are really my sisters. We have been able to do things with Girl Scouts I never imagined. I love it.The coolest thing was when I wrote to Governor our because Scouting taught me I can use my voice to make a difference about an issue and received a letter back.
Alx Daivs 1 December 2007 - 2.33AM (GMT)
Hi everyone! I am a Girl Scout in America and I am just pleased to say that Girl Scouts has been very fun and that I have made very many friends from it and now I would lke to make friends from other countries. Thanks everyone!
Tanjila Taskin 23 November 2007 - 5.32PM (GMT)
I am from Bangladesh.I am a ranger now. In the last 15 years I have been involved with Girl Guiding. I have also attended the 32nd World Conference held in Jordan.
Girl Guiding activities tought me to count myself as an individual, to be confident and to stand up as a person who has her voice to speak out as a leader.
Dear friends, Raise your voice and say "We are proud to be a girl, but we are more proud to be a Girl Guide".
Marlene John 22 November 2007 - 11.10PM (GMT)
Hi, my name is marlene and I'm a Girl Guide from Grenada, and now WAGGGS has given us an opportunity to be open, to share ideas, and to help one another.
chin shu hui 14 November 2007 - 11.21AM (GMT)
Hi I am a Brownie from Singapore. For me discover your potential is about speaking your mind. Being a brownie, I always share my thoughts with others. BEING A BROWNIE IS SO GREAT!
MAWRA SAHER 28 October 2007 - 11.39AM (GMT)
Hi everyone! I am from Pakistan. I m so happy to see the work and projects of WAGGGS. Its just mind blowing. I am also a part from WAGGGS. If u want to find your self or want to do some thing meaningful. Be a part of WAGGGS. It truly meaningful.
REGARDS to every one.
Danielle 27 October 2007 - 8.00PM (GMT)
Being in Girl Scouts is a great experience for anyone!
It allows girls to speak their mind and to be nonconforming
I am a cadette Girl Scout in the United States and without Girl Scouts and WAGGGS, I would have no friends at all and I'm m sure other girls feel the same way as me
Keep up the good work
Nana 17 October 2007 - 5.54PM (GMT)
Hi everyone! I'm a Maldivian Girl Guide. I'm glad that Guiding has made a big difference in our determination and leadership. Guiding is great!
Amanda Holt 11 October 2007 - 12.46AM (GMT)
Hi my name is amanda and I am from Canada. I think its amazing that young woman in the world are finally getting a voice. I am so glad Waggg's has given the opportunity!!!!
lhea rose 12 August 2007 - 5.48AM (GMT)
hi! im a girl scout from philippines.. i think voice of all girls is the key to have a better future..it is good that we, young women, can speak out freely wihtout any threats..especially on the issues that can affect them,. Physically, mentally and emotionally...
GO WAGGGS!
i hope there will be more activities and projects will come and be implemented on the next years...
sarah 23 June 2007 - 10.35PM (GMT)
Hi everyone, I'm from the UK. The Girl Guiding Assosiaton is fab, it's a great experience doing a wide range of activities and meeting loads of new friends from all over the world. I have been in Guiding for about 10 years and I am currently a young leader, working on my leadership qualification!! Hope everyone out there loves Guiding as much as me. We are the future...Goodluck!
mars 14 March 2007 - 12.03AM (GMT)
Youth and young women around the world need to help not only change but potencially save the world. Women should not be discriminated or have any sort of violence or abuse on them. WAGGGS helps girls and women throughout the world and by joining you to help.
Eunice Nyamasyo 7 March 2007 - 10.04PM (GMT)
A belated Happy Thinking Day to all young girls and young women in the WAGGGS family throughout the world. In this and future Thinking Days, please remember young girls and young women who have no opportunity but would like to be members of, and participate in WAGGGS' activities.
Best wishes in all your activities.
shivani 25 February 2007 - 11.46PM (GMT)
It is a good thing also that a Girl Scout can talk about every activity that we do!
McKenna S. 23 February 2007 - 2.59AM (GMT)
We are the future leaders of the world. Thank you for giving us a voice and a website to share our views with other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world.
Rhea Stutts 22 February 2007 - 3.53PM (GMT)
Happy Thinking Day to Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. We are all individuals with many strengths!
Julia Routledge 30 January 2007 - 9.27PM (GMT)
Two of us from Girlguiding Bedfordshire have just arrived in Iceland. We are looking forward to taking part in the latest initative supported by the EU Council for Youth Action where Guide and Scout leaders from approx 14 countries will be taking part in discussions and workshops on the theme Nature breaking down barriers. Hopefully some exciting projects and exchange work will come about over the next few years
Marain Langaigne 30 January 2007 - 10.08AM (GMT)
It is good that young women can speak out freely especially on issues that are affecting them. WAGGGS has given them the opportunity.
Guiding the best way to go for our young people
I am a Guider from Grenada.
member-canada 14 January 2007 - 3.01AM (GMT)
Wonderful. It is great to have a voice as a young woman in our world. I'm so glad WAGGGS has taken on this platform.
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