Discover your potential
In the WAGGGS’ Adolescent Health Global Survey, 82 per cent of girls surveyed feel under pressure to look and dress in a certain way.
36 per cent of girls began caring about how they looked before the age of 12. Friends were listed as the biggest influence (39 per cent) on the way young women choose to look.
Girls and young women call on the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to continue to help them develop self confidence and self esteem
Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting can provide a safe and supportive environment in which girls and young women can cultivate their own set of values and grow in confidence.
WAGGGS has identified self-esteem and empowerment as priority issues on which to take a stand and speak out. Discussion forum