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Community, Hope and the Power to Do Good
A message from the Big 6 Youth Organizations worldwide
- 7th April 2020
- Global
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Global initiative with localised impact - Girl Guide and Girl Scout “makers” use 3D printing to aid frontline workers
The COVID-19 emergency is real and medical systems in many countries are overwhelmed. Faced with the urgent need in hospitals, makers, fablabs and makerspaces around the world have been organising local production of solutions to help throughout the pandemic.
- 6th April 2020
- Europe
- Belgium
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From a Girl Guide to a change-maker - How a Tanzanian Girl Guide is turning the tide on malnutrition
Valentine believes that commitment is everything and that true leadership means leading by example. As a Girl Guide, she fights for better nutrition and the empowerment of adolescent girls and women.
- 27th March 2020
- Africa
- Tanzania
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6 Million people reached with WAGGGS and DOVE body confidence programme
The pressure to look in line with society’s picture of perfection is increasingly pushed through social media and has become a critical issue for people all over the world. Global Dove Self-Esteem Project research has shown that when girls don’t feel good about the way they look, 8 in 10 opt of important life activities such as engaging with friends or loved ones.
- 5th March 2020
- Global
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Call for Bids to host the Academy 2021
A joint event by the European Regions of WAGGGS and WOSM
- 28th Feb. 2020
- Europe
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The Academy 2020
Open call for a Content Manager volunteer
- 26th Feb. 2020
- Europe
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World Thinking Day 2020 - In Our Hands
22 February 2020 marks the 94th World Thinking Day, a day of international friendship. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world come together with one voice to celebrate the Movement, share their thanks and appreciation, and fundraise in honour of our founders.
- 21st Feb. 2020
- Global
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European Solidarity Project - WAGGGS facilitator opportunity
In partnership with the Polish Scouting & Guiding Association (ZHP) and funded by European Solidarity Corps, we are organising the European Solidarity project.
- 20th Feb. 2020
- Europe
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Food for thought! Girl Guide Najma Mohamed gets school meals on the agenda in Tanzania
17 year old Najma Mohamed is a Girl Powered Nutrition Advocacy Champion in Tanzania. She joined the girl scouts movement (WAGGGS) when she was 8 years old. Encouraged by her parents, she started developing leadership skills at an early age.
- 28th Jan. 2020
- Africa
- Tanzania
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Funding available to deliver the Plastics Tide Turners Challenge Badge
We're inviting you to apply for a grant to help you to deliver the new Plastics Tide Turners Challenge Badge Toolkit
- 17th Jan. 2020
- Global