Projects which have been fully funded
The following projects have been funded through the Mutual Aid scheme by Member Organizations around the world:
This project has been funded in full thanks to a donation by Girlguiding UK.
Project 222: Adult Literacy
Nepal: Micro financing and entrepreneurship training
Project 219: Mahila Swarojgar (Self employment for women)
The Kenya Girl Guides Association hopes to purchase land and build a simple hall and communal office and kitchen to provide a forum for girls and young women.KGGA wereto train leaders to organize camping activities, provide training on HIV/AIDS, peer education, female health, alternative training to prepare girls and guides in the community to have a better guide to adulthood. The project is aiming for the eradication of youth pregnancies and HIV/AIDS among young women. There will be forum for girl guiding activities at a district, national and international level.
This project has been funded in full by Girlguiding UK and Canada Girl Guides.
Project 215: Developing of a camp site
Sri Lanka Girl Guides are planning the development of a camp site, by building a surrounding wall to encourage all provinces to use this site. In 2004 SLGGA was given ownership of land and introduced the National Training Centre which is becoming increasingly popular. The funding is needed to increase the safety and security of the site for members of the Association. Receiving funding for this project this will encourage more members to participate at national trainings and create more outdoor activities for girls. It will also provide girls with more opportunities to meet leaders and trainers nationally and to increase the number of licensed campers.
Project 207: Training for guiders
Project 203: Health & Welfare of women and children
Project 196: Water Harvesting
Project 194: Communication Networks
Sri Lanka– Making a training centre bigger, better and more useful
Project 224 – Extension of national training centre
The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association hopes to raise £3,000 to extend an existing training centre. The building was vested in the name of the Association in 2004, however hand over has only recently taken place in 2007. Although the membership of the Association has increased recently, more trainers and leaders are required to strengthen the Association further. Due to the increased training being held, the Association wishes to convert the building into a training centre and use the present training room as a meeting room where trainers could meet together during their free time. The spacious building could be made available to other community groups for holding events.
This project has been funded in full by Girl Scouts of Japan.
This project has been funded in full by Girl Scouts of Japan.
Uganda– Training for trainers and leaders to delivery quality guiding
Project 223 – Building capacity in leaders
The Uganda Girl Guides Association aims to provide high quality training at all levels of the organization. They hope to build the capacity of guide leaders through training in basic guiding knowledge, skills, and values. The funding will provide training for trainers who will use the UGGA training scheme to deliver training to patrol leaders. Community outreach work will aim to provide a meeting space for young people after school through girl guiding.
This project has been funded in full thanks to a donation by Girlguiding UK.
Yemen: Help improve literacy of girls and young women
Project 222: Adult Literacy
Illiteracy is a problem facing Yemeni women with a rate that has reached about 80% partically in rural areas. Many of the girls are not enrolled in school or are unable to complete their education and remain illiterate. The lack of schools for girls in rural areas, as well as the lack of teachers, has led to this lack of enrolment.
Through an education programme set up with the approval of the Ministry for Education, the Yemen Girl Guides Association hope to improve the literacy of 1000 girls and women in five governorates by 85% in rural areas and 15% in urban areas during a three years period. The Association was seeking funds in order to implement this programme.
The project has been fully funded through a generous donation from Girlguiding UK.
Thailand: Help to maintain a training centre
Project 212: Educational Development Centre for Communities
The Girl Guides Association of Thailand has further plans to sustain the maintenance of the Northern Training Centre. Adequate fencing is needed on perimeter of the site to increase security, as well as the renovation of sanitary system, new roofing to the main hall and a new water tank and filtration system. This centre will cater for the activity needs of schools within the region.
The Girl Guides Association of Thailand has further plans to sustain the maintenance of the Northern Training Centre. Adequate fencing is needed on perimeter of the site to increase security, as well as the renovation of sanitary system, new roofing to the main hall and a new water tank and filtration system. This centre will cater for the activity needs of schools within the region.
This project has been funded in full thanks to the Swedish Guide and Scout Council.
Peru: Help prepare mothers to cope with responsibilities of family life
Project 210: Mothers at Risk
Asociation Nacional de Guias Scouts del Peru was seeking funds to train 70 mothers, providing them with the necessary tools to raise their children in order to avoid early pregnancy, bad behaviour and family violence. These mothers will be better prepared to take on the practical responsibilities of motherhood and boost their self-esteem, which will benefit their families and the environment; Mothers will be more able to handle family problems and find conciliatory solutions to problems.
The project has been fully funded through a generous donation from Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter ry and Girl Scouts USA.
Honduras: Boost adult membership with the Great Girl Guides’ Club!
Project 208: Great Girl Guides’ Club
Asociación Nacional de Muchachas Guías de Honduras was seeking funds in order to organise 20 clubs of the “Great Girl Guides” where a selection of adult members will be trained. 300 new members are expected to attend training sessions which cover Guiding, fund management and community service. Small income generating enterprises will be established in each community to cover the costs of running Guiding groups.
The project has been fully funded through a generous donation from Girlguiding UK and Girl Scouts USA.
Chile: Contribute towards raising the profile of Girl Guiding
Project 206: Our History “Girl Guides/Girl Scouts in Chile”
Asociation de Guias y Scout de Chile wish to produce a publication giving details of the history of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout movement in Chile. The Association was seeking funds towards the publication which covers background research, production and printing, and a public launch. The booklet will be publicized throughout the country, raising the profile of the movement and making girls and young women aware of their history within the movement.
The result of the project is a wider knowledge of the Association’s history, a stronger identity and a large scale PR campaign leading to greater awareness of the association in the community.
Asociation de Guias y Scout de Chile wish to produce a publication giving details of the history of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout movement in Chile. The Association was seeking funds towards the publication which covers background research, production and printing, and a public launch. The booklet will be publicized throughout the country, raising the profile of the movement and making girls and young women aware of their history within the movement.
The result of the project is a wider knowledge of the Association’s history, a stronger identity and a large scale PR campaign leading to greater awareness of the association in the community.
The project has been fully funded through a generous donation from Girl Scouts USA.
Nepal: Micro financing and entrepreneurship training
Project 219: Mahila Swarojgar (Self employment for women)
The main objective of the project is to enable women and girls to earn their living though self employment. The project provides training in dressmaking and tailoring to women and girls from the deprived or economically weaker section of the society. After completion of the training course they will be encouraged to set up a production unit of their own. This unit will take orders for producing school and guide/scout uniforms from the schools. They will also simultaneously provide training facility for ten girls/women per year.
The project has been fully funded through a generous donation from Girlguiding UK.
Project 218: Ilericho Camp SiteKenya: Build a site to train new leaders
The Kenya Girl Guides Association hopes to purchase land and build a simple hall and communal office and kitchen to provide a forum for girls and young women.KGGA wereto train leaders to organize camping activities, provide training on HIV/AIDS, peer education, female health, alternative training to prepare girls and guides in the community to have a better guide to adulthood. The project is aiming for the eradication of youth pregnancies and HIV/AIDS among young women. There will be forum for girl guiding activities at a district, national and international level.
This project has been funded in full by Girlguiding UK and Canada Girl Guides.
Zimbabwe: Funding for leaders to visit provinces and start new units
Project 217: Recruitment and Retention
After the displacement of people during operation ‘Murambatsuina’ in Zimbabwe some leaders and units became displaced and people were scattered all over the country. Many units had to close due to lack of people attending, no finance and no moral support. Girl Guiding Association of Zimbabwe are seeking funding to assist young leaders to become actively involved in the management of the Association by visiting and introducing new units. This project also hopes to increase membership, build a better understanding amongst girl guides and leaders and to develop a community spirit.
This project was funded in full by GGUK and OB-PS.
This project was funded in full by GGUK and OB-PS.
Sri Lanka: Support the development of existing camp to ensure the safety and security of its members
Sri Lanka Girl Guides are planning the development of a camp site, by building a surrounding wall to encourage all provinces to use this site. In 2004 SLGGA was given ownership of land and introduced the National Training Centre which is becoming increasingly popular. The funding is needed to increase the safety and security of the site for members of the Association. Receiving funding for this project this will encourage more members to participate at national trainings and create more outdoor activities for girls. It will also provide girls with more opportunities to meet leaders and trainers nationally and to increase the number of licensed campers.
This project has been fully funded by Girl Scouts of Japan and the Danish Guides and Scouts Association.
Brazil: Funding needed to increase effective relations among children and young people with physical and learning difficulties
214: Acoger - Diversity in Guiding
This project is to develop training sessions to increase knowledge of special needs education. The Association would like to introduce a pilot project to support some members who have total loss of hearing and vision. This project will promote the production of Brail, LIBRA (the Brazilian Sign language) introduce workshops on art, recycling and health. The expected outcome of the project will aid personal growth, increase self-esteem, develop new skills, build citizenship and recognise the positive image of Guiding.
This project is to develop training sessions to increase knowledge of special needs education. The Association would like to introduce a pilot project to support some members who have total loss of hearing and vision. This project will promote the production of Brail, LIBRA (the Brazilian Sign language) introduce workshops on art, recycling and health. The expected outcome of the project will aid personal growth, increase self-esteem, develop new skills, build citizenship and recognise the positive image of Guiding.
Due to funding by Girl Scouts of USA and Girlguiding UK, this project is now fully funded.
Benin: Help needed to keep land to build a useful training centre
Project 213: Building a Training Centre
Association des Guides du Benin is hoping to build a centre to supply specialised training for girl guides as well as young women who do not attend school. A multi-purpose room will provide girls in rural areas to learn about STD and HIV/AIDS awareness, hospitality, domestic care, develop their IT skills and improve literacy. The Training Centre in Porto-Moro, will also house a thirty-bed dormitory and an administration block with two bedrooms. This project hopes to increase self-sufficiency, raise awareness of Girl Guides in rural areas and increase membership.
Association des Guides du Benin is hoping to build a centre to supply specialised training for girl guides as well as young women who do not attend school. A multi-purpose room will provide girls in rural areas to learn about STD and HIV/AIDS awareness, hospitality, domestic care, develop their IT skills and improve literacy. The Training Centre in Porto-Moro, will also house a thirty-bed dormitory and an administration block with two bedrooms. This project hopes to increase self-sufficiency, raise awareness of Girl Guides in rural areas and increase membership.
Following a donation by OB-PS, this project has been funded in full.
Peru: Support adolescent health education for girls and families
Project 211: “You Decide” Project
The Association in Peru wish to implement an adolescent health programme and are seeking £4420 to do so. They would like to encourage adolescent girls to delay the start of sexual activity, emphasise the impact of pregnancy would have on their current lives, reduce the number of adolescent pregnancies and promote sexual education through peer education. The aim is for young people to be well informed about sexual health, ready to make responsible decisions on when to have children. An estimated 700 adolescents will benefit from the programme.
The Association in Peru wish to implement an adolescent health programme and are seeking £4420 to do so. They would like to encourage adolescent girls to delay the start of sexual activity, emphasise the impact of pregnancy would have on their current lives, reduce the number of adolescent pregnancies and promote sexual education through peer education. The aim is for young people to be well informed about sexual health, ready to make responsible decisions on when to have children. An estimated 700 adolescents will benefit from the programme.
Following donations by Girlguiding UK, Canada Girl Guides and the Guides and Scouts of Finland, this project has been funded in full.
Chile: Providing training for young guiders and increase membership
Project 207: Training for guidersAsociation de Guias y Scout de Chile aims to train one guider from each of the twenty-three areas of Chile. They will then be responsible for implementing the training in their own regions. The training is in the form of a 4 day camp with printed educational materials provided. The project will result in improved quality of education for girl guides/girl scouts and ultimately an increase in membership as well as an opportunity to decentralize committee tasks.
This project has been fully funded by the Guides and Scouts of Finland.
Honduras: Support work so girls at risk can say “I know my rights”
Project 209: “I know my rights”
The Association in Honduras will be establishing guiding groups in 10 selected state schools and have requested £5000 in order to do so. They will be training girls and young women in self esteem and decision making, following the Our Rights, Our Responsibilities modules. Priority will be given to training girls at risk. Following training, the Association hope to launch major community campaigns so that the members can use their skills to benefit their communities.
Following donations by Girlguiding UK and Canada Girl Guides, this project has been funded in full.
Pakistan: Supporting the provision of education facilities for women
Project 203: Health & Welfare of women and children Pakistan Girl Guide Association is running a project to create an area where woman and children can receive health education and take part in activities such as girl guiding and income generation schemes. The result of the project will be increased awareness of girl guiding/girl scouting in the area and prosperity amongst the women and their families.
This project was generously funded by the Olave Baden-Powel Society.
Project 200: Project Alodo - Solidarity
Uganda: Boosting membership through permanent staff
Project 201: Staff salaries
Uganda Girl Guides Association is seeking funding to cover the salaries of two permanent members of staff for one year. Funding is required because of lack of membership fees. This is due to rebel insurgency, provision of free primary education so parents assume fees are paid by the government and funding received is usually for specific projects rather than day-to-day expenses.
Uganda Girl Guides Association is seeking funding to cover the salaries of two permanent members of staff for one year. Funding is required because of lack of membership fees. This is due to rebel insurgency, provision of free primary education so parents assume fees are paid by the government and funding received is usually for specific projects rather than day-to-day expenses.
Mutual Aid funding will result in well motivated staff who are able to write programmes, implement the training of 70 young leaders and provide girl guide activities efficiently. The association predicts 250 new members per district resulting in a total 14 000 per year.
Following a donation by Guides New Zealand Pigespejdernes Fællesråd Danmark, and Girl Guides of Canada, the project is funded in full.
Togo: Providing clean drinking water to combat disease
Project 200: Project Alodo - Solidarity This project aims to provide drinking water to the women of Gamé and their families, easier access to clean drinking water to the villagers so that they can avoid illnesses such as diarrhoea, salmonella, gastro-enteritis and parasitic guinea worm infections, improving health and quality of life. It will also provide girls and young women with information about water and health. It aims to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking polluted water.
Thanks to a donation by Girlguiding UK, this project has been funded in full.
Kenya: Empowering girls and young women through goat-keeping
Project 197: Goat-keeping in the Garissa Region
Providing a herd of goats has improved nutrition and generated income among the Saka Girl Guides, Garissa, a very arid area where Somali-Cushite people live a nomadic lifestyle. The goats provide nutrition through milk and meat, and through selling the goats, the project aims to protect the girls and young women from early marriage and encourage them to finish their schooling.
This project has been fully funded by the Girlguiding UK.
Kenya: Setting up economical water collection
Project 196: Water Harvesting This project was to install four water tanks with pumps, to provide water to over 100,000 people who come to HQ every year for training, meetings such as fundraising, projects, camping, visits of dignitaries, the ten staff who work at the HQ on a daily basis.
This project was completed thanks to funding by Girl Guides of Canada.
Cambodia: Ensuring a strong and growing Member Organization
Project 194: Recruitment and retention of girls and leaders
The project’s objective is to increase the number of members of the Association through the use of orientation sessions. The aim is to increase the number of girls and leaders by 200 each year. The orientation sessions take place in five towns/villages, to introduce Guiding activities and set up new units. The project will move into four new provinces per year (eight in total) and expand the number of girls and units at their current location.
This project has been funded in full, thanks to a donation by Girlguiding UK.
Cambodia: New office equipment aids the smooth running of Headquarters
Project 194: Communication Networks This project was set up in order to purchase of much need office equipment for the National Headquarters; Staff training will be provided and the maintenance will be funded through the Association’s administration budget. The laptop will be used during trainings as well as by the National Executive or Commissioners where necessary. Due to the location of the GGAC office (outside the city centre amenities), a small photocopier is necessary when urgent copies are required. The LCD projector will be used to give clearer and more professional presentations during trainings at GGAC HQ and in the provinces. The portable generator for use in the office and in the provinces is required because the electricity supply in Cambodia is subject to interruption.
This project was generously funded by Girl Scouts of Japan.
Your comments
Kristen Hope 17 March 2008 - 7.09PM (GMT)
I am a Canadian Girl Guide Link member who has recently returned from six months of working in Kenya with the Kenya Girl Guides Association.
While in Kenya I learned about all three of the projects listed here. The water tanks at HQ are a success - very useful. I stayed at HQ with the staff when I was visiting Nairobi. The training centre project is actually to be built in Kericho (not Ilrecho - there is no such place). They have yet to begin though because a suitable plot of land has been hard to find and buy. The Saka goat project, though i was never able to visit it due to insecurities in the region, inspired me to spend most of my time researching and writing about youth groups with revenue-generating projects.
iona 4 February 2008 - 5.33PM (GMT)
I'm doing this badge in guides about japan but i dont know a lot about japanese guides and i cant find it anywhere on the internet. could you include some things about japanese guides on it please?
WAGGGS Responds:
You can contact Member Organizations directly by going to the contact details on the Our World section: www.wagggs.org/en/world
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