How we work

A new operational plan, outlining the priorities of the Region, is discussed at the conference. The Conference also elects six volunteers to the Europe Committee who put its plans into action, working closely with the Europe Region staff, based in Brussels. Meet the Europe Committee WAGGGS and the staff of the Europe Office.

To help the Europe Committee and the Europe Office develop Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting in the Region, three different volunteer groups have been established. Each group has a particular focus to support the implementation of the plan.

The membership group

The Membership Group assists the development of strategies to support associations who wish to develop Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in their country. Providing programmes for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts over the age of 16, supporting adult leaders, and exchange of best practice are important priorities for this group. The Group also looks at youth trends and supports associations to use such data to assist their development.

Advocacy Group

As part of the vision of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to be “a growing worldwide Movement – the voice of girls and young women who influence issues they care about and build a better world”, the Europe Region WAGGGS co-operates with the European institutions and a number of International non-governmental organizations working on youth, women’s and health issues. The Advocacy Group supports the work of the Region in this area.