World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts - WAGGGS

We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women in the world.

News WAGGGS Giving Day is back Join us on 15th and 16th June to help create a future with more female leaders News Emergency Appeal Read the latest stories from Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supporting Ukrainian refugees in bordering countries Blog CSW66: Q&A with Rica Nagashima Q&A with Rica Nagashima, WAGGGS Global Advocacy Champion, and Girl Scout from Japan. Opportunity Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 This is an important moment to raise awareness of good menstrual hygiene management and the impact it can have on girls’ and young women's lives.

Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are changing the world across five regions.

Our World Centers

What we do

Non-formal Education

We offer educational programmes, and 'international day' campaigns developed with the technical expertise of our world-class partners.

Leadership Development

We provide a range of resources and training opportunities to support girls and women's on-going leadership development.

Girl-led Advocacy

We support girls and young women to influence people to make decisions that will bring about an equal world where all girls can thrive.

Capacity Building

We help national Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting associations to understand their strengths and their weaknesses and support them to develop and grow.