WAGGGS supports International Day of the Girl 2016
11 October is International Day of the Girl Child (IDG)
Every year, the The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) celebrates IDG, and this year, the theme is girls’ role in achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development and creating a better world, now and in the future. WAGGGS has been part of IDG from the beginning, choosing a theme and providing tools to help celebrate IDG, raise awareness about issues affecting girls, and increase the profile of the work WAGGGS does to empower girls in 146 countries around the world.
Read inspiring stories from International Day of the Girl champions in the five WAGGGS regions.
WAGGGS' #TeamGirl campaign will highlight girls and young women tackling real issues and making a positive difference in their communities. This is a great opportunity to be part of a global campaign that gives you - and the girls and young women you work with the chance to show the world the work WAGGGS does to empower girls to change the world.
Get involved
1.) Pledge your support for #TeamGirl and WAGGGS will keep you up to date on the latest news
2.) Fundraise for WAGGGS because your donations mean WAGGGS can open up opportunities to lead and develop to more girls and young women around the world
3.) Bring #TeamGirl to your workplace by downloading the Workplace Activity Pack and becoming a #TeamGirl Champion in your office. Learn about the SDGs, support #TeamGirl, have fun. Get colleagues/employees involved!
4.) Find out more about WAGGGS' global movement that empowers girls and young women to stand up and speak out on issues affecting them and supports girls to be leaders and make positive choices.
What is WAGGGS?
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world. WAGGGS represents ten million girls and young women from 146 countries. For more than 100 years Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting has transformed the lives of girls and young women worldwide, supporting and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and become responsible citizens of the world.