Girl Guides Zimbabwe
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Girl Guides Association Zimbabwe

Leadership of Association

The association is led by the legislative body of Girl Guides Zimbabwe also called the Council and the executive body also called National Executive Committee of Council (NATEX). The Council holds the ultimate decision and policy-making power of Girl Guides Zimbabwe, although in-between meetings this responsibility may be devolved to the Executive Body (NATEX). The NATEX is the management body of Girl Guides Zimbabwe which operates within the values and policies set out by Council. It is responsible for the operational planning, the implementation of the decisions of Council and day-to-day management.

Mission

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.

Aim

The aim of the Girl Guides Association of Zimbabwe is based on the principles expressed in the Constitution of WAGGGS of which it is 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

• To give Members the opportunity for self-training in the development of character and service for others based on spiritual and moral values according to the fundamental principles embodied in the Promise and Law. • To foster a love of their country and promote a full sense of citizenship by developing an interest in Homemaking skills, Health, Social and Community Service, Environmental Issues and the traditional Arts and Customs. • To help Members to train themselves in skills which may contribute to making them economically self-supporting • To encourage international goodwill and understanding by establishing friendly contacts worldwide. • To actively promote and involve young women under the age of 30 in positions of decision-making within Girl Guides Zimbabwe.
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Girl Guides Association Zimbabwe

Our strength lies in innovative non-formal education programmes, leadership development, advocacy and community action, empowering girls and young women to develop the skills and confidence needed to make positive changes in their lives, in their communities.

Sunbeams

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Brownies

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GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE (GGAZ) is non-profit organisation and a full member of the WORLD ASSOCIATION OF GIRL GUIDES AND GIRL SCOUTS (WAGGGS)

Girl Guides started in Zimbabwe in 1912 and for more than 100 years Girl Guiding has transformed lives of girls and young women in Zimbabwe, supporting and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and become responsible citizens.

Girl Guides Association Zimbabwe

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I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God, to serve my country and other people and to keep the Guide law.

 

  1. A Guide is loyal and can be trusted.
  2. A Guide is helpful.
  3. A Guide is polite and considerate.
  4. A Guide is friendly and a sister to all other Guides.
  5. A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things.
  6. A Guide is obedient.
  7. A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties.
  8. A Guide makes good use of her time.

Girl 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 Guide Association of Rhodesia was admitted to Full Membership of WAGGGS.

 In 1980, when the country gained its political independence from Britain, the Association’s name was changed to The Girl Guides Association of Zimbabwe.

  • The Emblem of the Girl Guides Zimbabwe consists of:

    • A Trefoil with the National Emblem of Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Bird, superimposed on it. • The three leaves of the Trefoil represent the three parts of the Promise.
    • In the top leaf is a five-pointed star with ten angles (in and out) representing the ten Laws.
    • In the left and right leaves are the letters GG standing for Girl Guides. The word Zimbabwe is in the scroll at the base of the trefoil. In 2014 this emblem replaced the original emblem which had been in use since 1912.