World Centres

The four World Centres - Sangam in India, Our Chalet in Switzerland, Pax Lodge in UK and Our Cabaña in Mexico - belong to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. 

Providing a warm, comfortable, friendly place to stay, each Centre is a "home away from home" for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world, where they can feel part of a family of new and old friends. 

The centres each offer a high standard of attractive activity programmes that are relevant to WAGGGS and meet the evolving interests and needs of girls and young women. 

They provide the chance to learn about international aspects of the Movement whilst meeting people from different countries and cultures.

Above all, the World Centres are residential and training centres where girls and young women develop leadership and life-skills through international friendship, challenge, adventure and self-development.

Members of WAGGGS and non-members can stay at the World Centres as a participant in an organized programme of activities, or as an independent guest, with optional bed, breakfast and evening meal. 

Each World Centre is staffed by a small international team of volunteer and professional staff. Adult members of the Association from around the world can volunteer to work for between six weeks and ten months, helping with programme and house duties. 

The centres provide quality workplace opportunities that focus on personal and professional development, and recognise and value the contribution of volunteers.