The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women in the world

Join us on February 22nd 2025 as we celebrate 'Our Story' by reflecting on the symbolism and values of our Movement and exploring what it means to be a Girl Guide and Girl Scout. Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts reaches 10.8 million girls and young women in 153 countries across our five regions

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS / w æ ɡ z /) is a global association that supports female-oriented and female-only Guiding and Scouting organizations in 153 countries. It was established in the year 1928 in Parád, Hungary.

Mar 6, 2025 · Join thousands of visitors from across the globe to build a global network of friends and support system for life. Since their origin, WAGGGS and the World Centres have been associated with activities that promote lifelong healthy habits.

WAGGGS provides a package of support to the Movement on all areas of delivering Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting – covering everything from organisational administration and management, to our unique non-formal education methodology, to creating safe and enabling spaces.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts recognizes at most one Guiding organization per country. Some countries have several organizations combined as a federation, with different component groups divided on the basis of religions (France, Denmark), ethnic identification (Israel) or language (Belgium).

Ever dreamed of exploring the world and connecting with young people from across the globe? As a Girl Scout, you’re automatically a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which means you can visit the WAGGGS World Centers.

All you need to know about the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Who we are We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world Our history Learn about the history of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting and the World Association What we do Learn all about the work of WAGGGS!

The World Centres are also part of the WAGGGS mission to help girls and young women gain life experience and personal development opportunities so they can go on to reach their full potential and be active, engaged and responsible citizens of the world.