The World Foundation’s mission is to support projects and programmes undertaken by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts of the USA, to enable girls and young women to develop their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world.
World Foundation donations have enabled WAGGGS to fund a wide range of projects, from improvements to World Centres to scholarships supporting young women’s leadership development. These contributions have made a lasting impact across the Movement. Below are some of the areas that have benefited in recent years:
- Funding has supported the development and delivery of the WAGGGS Capacity Assessment Tool, which helps Member Organisations reflect on their strengths and priorities through guided in-person sessions and a shared framework for growth.
- The World Foundation has supported the global rollout of the Growing and Learning framework, which defines the characteristics of quality Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting and helps Member Organisations strengthen their educational programmes to deliver meaningful impact for girls and young women.
- Young women’s leadership and advocacy have been championed through targeted grants, including support for one young woman to design and deliver an advocacy project aligned with the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and four climate advocacy champions preparing for meaningful participation in COP30.
- Travel scholarships have enabled young women to volunteer at our World Centres, experience new cultures and build connections with fellow Guides and Scouts from around the world.
- Renovations, repairs and ongoing maintenance at all of our World Centres have been made possible through funding from Friends groups, helping these spaces continue to provide a high level of service to guests, running smoothly and operating effectively.
- Grants have supported global events such as 'Train the Trainers', where adult leaders build the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality non-formal education experiences to others.
- Additional areas supported by World Foundation funding include regional committee activities, scholarships, travel grants and more.
WAGGGS is deeply grateful to the World Foundation and its supporters for their continued commitment to empowering girls and young women worldwide.
About the World Foundation
The World Foundation raises funds in the USA through dedicated individual supporters and a variety of Friends groups to provide much needed funding to all areas of WAGGGS work.
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