About Us

The Girl Guides Association is dedicated to the education of girls and young women . The organisation is run by women for girls and young women. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are trained in leadership and decision-making, and are encouraged to participate in the governance and leadership of WAGGGS. Each individual unit is democratically run with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts actively involved in leadership and in decision making..

History

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Guiding was officially started in 1912 with the registration of a Girl Guide Company in Mutare ( then Umtali)

From 1912 – 1967 , because of the status of the country as a colony of the UK, guiding fell under the umbrella of UK Guiding and was covered by their constitution.

1967- 1969 , The then Girl Guide Association of Rhodesia was working towards, and successfully attained Tenderfoot status (Associate Membership ) of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). The Association’s first constitution as an independent organisation from the UK was formulated.

In 1972 , the Girl Guides Association of Rhodesia was admitted into ful membership of WAGGGS.

In 1980 , when the country gained its independence from the UK , the Association’s name was changed to The git guides Association of Zimbabwe

In 2015 the Association again underwent a name change to girl guides Zimbabwe.The first Constitution of the Association as a Commonwealth country was in 1969 with several revisions until 1980 when the country gained independence . Since 1980 the constitution been revised in 1991, 1994 , 1996 , 2001, 2004 and 2016

Vision and Objectives

Girl Guides ZImbabwe Mission

To provide suitable non formal programs for girls and young women of all cultures , traditions and religions, enabling them to fully develop their potential as they develope their responsibilities withing the changing world.

WAGGS Mission

To enable girls and young women to develop their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world

Africa Region Mission

To offer quality non formal education to girls and young women of all cultures . traditions and religions , enabling them to fully develop their potential as world citizens , aware of their responsibilities.

AIM

The aim of the Association is based on principles expressed in the constitution of the WAGGGS of which we are a full member and is to provide suitable non formal programmes for girls and young women to help them realise their potential as they develop their responsibilities within the changing world.

OBJECTIVES

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To give members the opportunity for self training in the development of character and service for others based on spiritual and moral values according the fundamental principles embodied in the Promise and Law

2.

To help Members to train themselves in skills which may contribute to making them economically self supporting .

3.

To encourage international goodwill and understanding by establishing friendly contacts worldwide.

4.

To actively promote and involve young under the age of 30 in positions of decision making withing the Association.

5.

To foster a love of their country and promote a full sense of sense citizenship by developing an interest in homemaking skills , health , social and community service , environmental issues and the traditional arts and customs.

Our Accomplishments

Testimonials

what people say

Global Membership

Countries involved wordlwide

National Membership

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The Y.E.S.S has enabled me to meet many people of different culture i have learned to appreciate and respect everyone despite their culture.

Guiding has changed my life in so many ways. It has managed to help me boost my confidence.

Guiding has taught me not only to care about myself but to care about others as well.

Free being me has taught me never to accept myself as i am . I can wear what i want and have learned never to give up.

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Affiliates

Organizations and institutions that work with us

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WAGGGS

Ministry of Education

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Projects and Programmes

We have various programs, projects and activities we have in order to impact the life of the girl child

AFRICA GREEN TECH GENERATION CAMPAIGN TEACHING GIRLS RESPONSIBILITY

andile tshuma
July 11, 2017

The Africa Green Tech Generation Campaign is a Guiding initiative that was launched in nine African countries i.e Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Madagascar, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi and Tanzania

Surf smart

andile tshuma
November 23, 2016

Surf smart is a non forma educational curriculum that aims to teach young people how to positively connect online , protect themselves from online threats , respect their rights and reputation online. Read more

Y.E.S.S Program

andile tshuma
November 21, 2016

PROJECT : YESS (YOUTH EXCHANGE SOTH TO SOUTH) DONOR : FK Norway COUNTRIES INVOLVED: Zimbabwe, Malawi, Madagascar, Kenya ,Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi Nepal and Bangladesh. The Yout Read more