The Official Newsletter of the Asia Pacific Region (AP) of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)

1. Region Appreciation Award
th
34 World Conference The Asia Pacific
Girl Guides Association of Cambodia Region took the
welcomed as Full Member of WAGGGS opportunity during
the Regional
Efforts for Gathering to
the past honour three Asia
nine years Pacific Regional
paid off for Committee
Girl Guides members from the
of previous Committee of 2007 – 2010. The
Cambodia Region Appreciation Award was presented to
(GGAC) June Cameron, A.M., Dr Nighat Arshad and
when they were recently ratified as a Full Mariko Asano. The Asia Pacific Region
Member of the World Association of Girl Appreciation Award is the highest award given
Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) at the by the Asia Pacific Region, of the World
34th World Conference in Edinburgh. The Asia Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to
Pacific Region also shared the joy, celebrating honour individuals who have demonstrated
with GGAC at the Asia Pacific Regional outstanding service and contribution to the
Gathering during the World Conference. development of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting
in the Region.
The Girl Guides Association of Cambodia
Chief Commissioner Tan Phally was overjoyed
as they received the Full Membership GAT
certificate from Margaret Treloar, Chairman of
the World Board. In an interview Tan Phally Global Action Theme Activity Day in South
said: “I am pleased and proud that from our Australia
hard work and our volunteers' work we have
got acknowledgment and support from other On 21 May
countries and Members of WAGGGS. Full 2011, 160
Membership will benefit girls and young Guides and
women in Cambodia. They can now join as Leaders from
representatives and/or committee members in 14 Units
the future, and will be able to apply to work as explored the
volunteers abroad. This will give them more Millennium Development Goals at the South
opportunities to learn from other countries and Australian campsite, Douglas Scrub. The day
share experiences with the next generation of began with Anna Baulderstone teaching the
girls and young women in Cambodia. Girls and MDG song to the tune of “This old man”. Anna,
young women will have the capacity to step one of Australia’s representatives at the Young
forward, expand Girl Guiding in their Women’s World Forum 2011, explained what
communities and connect with the world” the Millennium Development Goals were and
why they were important to us as Australians,
and as Girl Guides.
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Guides participated in a variety of activities highlighted how
covering MDGs 4 to 8. They experimented successfully the
with making water filters and explored an Oral Trainers had
Rehydration Solution (MDG 4). Squeals of created an
delight were heard as they played on the giant environment
material snakes and ladders game and made conducive to
Mother’s survival kits in exploration of MDG5. learning but also
MDG 6 was covered by building a Tippy Tap, in engaging the community productively.
playing Mosquito Charades and games of Facilitators of the workshop included experts
Coughs and Sneezes. Environmental activities from the UNGEI, Senior Trainers, and Senior
included “Connection Inspection” from the Leaders of PGGA. Representatives from other
Earth keepers program and a treasure hunt organizations involved in education and
representing MDG 7 - Ensure Envrironmental training were invited as observers in this
Sustainability. Finally, activities with Caz and workshop.
Katie from Mission Australia illustrated MDG 8
- Global Partnership for Development. Guides A Centenary Youth Forum was held on 10
from14 years and onwards participated in a April 2011 at Pakistan Girl Guides Association
session where they produced birthing kits and National Headquarters in Islamabad. It was
planted shrubs in arranged as the initiation of a Mega Youth
the animal Forum at National Level and to celebrate the
enclosure. Many Centenary of the Girl Guides Movement.
activities were Twenty young leaders (with international
sourced from the exposure) from Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh,
WAGGGS Global AJK, Gilgit Baltistan and ICT participated in
Action Theme this forum.
Activity Pack. A The forum was launched by National
great outcome of Commissioner of Pakistan Girl Guides
the day was Association Mrs. Farhana Azim. In her
Guides and opening speech she shared the mission, vision
Leaders alike earning their Bronze Global and structure of PGGA and the expectations of
Action Theme badges. the Association towards the Youth. She
foresaw the young leaders as successors of
Pakistan runs Centenary Training for the Executive Committee of PGGA. The
Advocacy and Centenary Youth Forum participants shared their key learning from
International events with other young leaders
Pakistan Girl Guides which was very informative for all others.
Association’s (PGGA)
Punjab branch organized After the comprehensive discussion, the youth
Centenary Training for prepared suggestions and recommendations
Advocacy and Action on Gender Parity in that were presented to the Executive
Education through the Young Champions Committee Members of PGGA. At the end the
Initiative was delivered from 18 to 23 April young leaders and members of executive
2011. The workshop was organized in committee cut a cake to celebrate the
collaboration with UNICEF with 60 Young completion of hundred years of Girl Guiding in
Champions and Trainers from all over India-Pakistan.
Pakistan participating in the workshop. The
aim of this training was to enhance the
advocacy skills of trainers and Guides, make
them responsible citizens of Pakistan, and
Advocacy
agents of positive change.
The six day Residential Training aimed to Sangam to run Advocacy Seminar
focus on enhancing training skills of trainers An Advocacy Seminar on HIV/AIDS for
and preparing the potential young trainers to participants aged 18 - 35 years will be held
understand MDG’s and GAT and prepare a from 26 November to 2 December 2011 at
practical action plan. Moreover, the Sangam World Centre. The deadline for
participants were involved in activities to adopt applications is 15 September 2011.
and learn more about advocacy and planning
skills. The workshop’s emphasis was on Develop skills in advocacy while gaining
character building in equipping the girls with knowledge and experience of global issues
high moral values and confidence. The training that face women and girls in India today.
Prepare to make a difference with your
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Member Organization back home and at Korea Hwang-Sik Kim and South Korean rock
Sangam on World AIDS Day. Visit our website band CNBLUE who will be 2012-2013 Girl
for more information. Scout P.R Ambassadors, conveyed their
http://www.sangamworldcentre.org/en/events/ congratulations through a pre-recorded
day?day=26&month=11&year=2011 message. After the opening ceremony, the
open broadcast TV program was continued in
celebration of the Camp.
WAGGGS’ Goals
The campers enjoyed the activities, which
Goal 1 - Leadership were divided into 5 major areas including 70
course activities; Eco Green Activity, Career
Development Exploration Activity, Global Activity, Venture
India runs National Level Rover/Ranger Activity and Sea Adventure Activity.
Samagam
Though the campers had to seek shelter in a
National Level nearby school on account of the rain, the
Rover/Ranger Camp came to a close as a great success.
Samagam was
held at National The 13th Girl Scout International Camp
Training Centre, provided campers with the opportunity to have
Pachmarhi, a better understanding of the true Girl Scout
Madhya Pradesh spirit while practicing environmental protection,
(India) from 15 to sharing with others and fostering the mindset
19 July 2011 in which 189 Rovers/Rangers required for a better and brighter future.
participated from all over the country.
“Samagam” means a joint gathering of Rovers 36th National Encampment run by the
and Rangers. Rock climbing, obstacles Philippines
crossing and hiking were just a selection of the
adventure activities organized for Rovers & The Girl Scouts of
Rangers during the Samagam. All the Rovers the Philippines
& Rangers took part in the activities. The (GSP) held the 36th
Rovers and Rangers have implemented their National
motto by rendering valuable services to make Encampment, “Girl
the campsite clean and green for the sake of Scouts Save Planet
providing a better environment for all human Earth" from 10 to 16
beings. April 2011 at the
Voice of America, Camp John Hay, Baguio
Korea holds 13th Girl Scout International City. Hosted by Northern Luzon Region and
Camp in commemoration of the centenary co-hosted by Baguio and Benguet Councils,
of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting 730 Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts from 84
councils participated.
The 13th Girl
Scout Ms. Shawn Kimberly Yao, a TV Host on
International Channel 5, was the guest speaker during the
Camp was held opening ceremony. She mentioned that the
at Goseong girls played important roles in the community
World and those with great roles also have greater
Jamboree responsibilities. She also challenged them to
camp site in Korea from 25 to 31 July. Under be role models and partners in saving the
the camp theme “Plant! Grow! Share!”, 10,500 planet Earth. She was eventually named
campers from 20 countries attended in official GSP member by GSP National
celebration of 100 years of Girl Guiding and President Dr. Salud A. Bagalso. Wide Game,
Girl Scouting. International Night, Eco-Cultural Tour,
Exploration, Adventure Sports and
Tae-Seok Kim, the Vice Minister of Ministry of Environmental Theater Arts were just some of
Gender Equality & Family in Korea, Byeong- the encampment activities.
Heu Min, the Superintendent of Gangwon-do The girls made their personal pledges to save
Office of Education and other distinguished planet Earth, to quote:
guests attended the opening ceremony to
encourage the campers., Prime Minister of
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Consul General to join in the event “End of
“I will spread the Exploitation and Trafficking” organized by MTV
knowledge that I learned “I will lessen the (Movie Television Foundation). The objective
from this encampment. I use of plastic of his foundation is to provide knowledge and
will start with myself the bags and do prevent human trafficking to youths and adults.
changes needed to more things that Approximately 30 international organizations,
reduce factors we are more eco- including USAID, and AUSAID, joined in the
contribute in destroying friendly.” event, which was officially opened by Dr.Surin
our planet.” Pitsuwan, the ASEAN Secretary General.
“I will save Mother Earth in my own little The event included a concert by Korean boy
way like throwing trash in the right place band Super Junior as well as other Australian
and conserving energy by turning off the and Thai singers, attracting more than 10,000
electricity when not in use.” young people. Our GGAT booth displayed and
sold handmade crochet products produced by
members of the Girl Guides at our Wiang Pa
Singapore runs Recycling Outreach Pao sub-training center, 2 hours drive from
Programme Chiang Mai northern training center. GGAT
continues to encourage girls and young
On 9 July 2011 the women to train in the art of crocheting,
Brownie Branch of enabling them to earn a living by using their
Girl Guides valuable spare time wisely.
Singapore
organized a
recycling outreach
Goal 2 – Strong and
programme in Growing Member
collaboration with
National Environment Agency (NEA) to reach Organizations
out to the residents to encourage
environmental action and awareness towards Papua New Guinea Guides teach girls to
minimizing waste and to begin recycling. A help others
total of 100 Brownies and their Guiders were
deployed out to Bishan Street 13 for the event. The Markham Road
The enthusiasm of our Brownies was not Primary School Girl
diminished despite the excruciatingly hot Guides held a
weather as they continued enjoying training camp in
themselves and having fun. With everyone’s Wampar earlier in
hard work and effort the Brownies managed to the year. During the
collect a ton of recyclable material consisting camp they shared their knowledge and skills
of 828kg of paper and 44kg of clothing. The with locals. The movement in Papua New
response was indeed remarkable! At the end Guinea is reaching out to rural areas to
of the event they were told by many Brownie empower young women. Provincial
Guiders that it was an eye-opening event for Commissioner, Martha Siserta had initiated
the Brownies and thanked Girl Guides the movement to ensure opportunities are
Singapore for their efforts. The heartfelt thanks given to teenage girls in the area. During the
were deeply felt. camp they learnt organizational systems within
each troop linking to the Guides headquarters.
The biggest lesson that our Brownies took Present also at the camp was Rita Ariban a
away from the experience was the practical national trainer. Both Martha and Rita
implications of the Brownie Motto ‘Lend-A- appealed to provincial and national
Hand’! Girl Guides Singapore sincerely thanks governments, including private agencies to
everyone who helped and assisted in the support the movement.
programme.
Thai YWWF participant writes about the
Thailand, Chiang Mai Northern Training FAO/WAGGGS project
Center invited by the US Consul General
Thamonwan Na Nakara, an 18 year old young
On 25 June 2011, the Girl Guides Association Board Member of the Girl Guides (Girl Scouts)
of Thailand (GGAT) Chiang Mai Northern Association of Thailand who attended the
Training Center had been invited by the US YWWF in March 2010 writes “I am here to
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proudly introduce my ‘Mangrove Forest
Planting Project’, which is a mini project
funded by the FAO and WAGGGS. New Zealand Taskforce produces best
biscuits ever
The aim of the project is to gather Guides at
The Girl Guides (Girl A taskforce of five girls and two leaders were
Scouts) Association of involved in creating the best-ever New
Thailand Dormitory to Zealand Guide biscuits this year, which
raise their awareness of featured a new trefoil design.
the importance of
conserving Thailand’s The girls, Katherine (17), Stephanie (16),
valuable natural Jessica (14), Emma (12) and Caitlyn (11) were
resources. Thirty not only involved in creating the new cutter
guides, together with design but also starred in the television
officers of the commercial
association, along with
participated in the Brownies
project. Mangrove trees Isabella (7)
are very useful and necessary for a country and Simran
like Thailand as they protect townships from (7).
rapid and unexpected floods and are also
provide habitat for marine life. In the past there “Project
were more than 5,000 Rais (One acre equals Whakapai”, as it was named, also included
2.53 Rais) of mangrove forests in Thailand, designing the new packaging, taste testing
however, there are only approximately 100 and selecting the final biscuits.
Rais of mangrove forests left today, which puts
the local ecosystem in serious danger. Whakapai is a Maori word
which means to make good,
On 19 June 2011 we went to Samutsakhon improve or set in order.
Mangrove Forest Research Centre where 120
mangroves trees were planted. It may not
sound like a lot but we were happy and proud A tour of biscuit manufacturers Griffin’s factory
of ourselves and did the best we could with was a highlight of the project as the girls and
our resources. Also, the project inspired us to leaders got to see how the biscuits are made
do more to save our plant. first-hand. The Guide biscuits came in a range
of traditional, chocolate coated and mini-
Here are some quotes from girls and young chocolate varieties.
women who took part in the project:
The February earthquake in Christchurch,
“I am very gleeful and where Girl Guiding New Zealand’s head office
proud of myself. It is based, meant that sales in the city were
was very fun and delayed but Guides from throughout New
difficult at the same Zealand rallied around to sell on behalf of their
time walking the in Christchurch friends.
“It was very
the mud and trying to
fun. I love Over 400 Guide members also had the
plant the trees. If
planting trees opportunity to design new packaging for the
there are any projects
in mud and biscuits. There were some stunning entries,
like this again, tell me
love being despite the short timeline, and it was difficult to
first!” - Natchaya
dirty. I will tell pick the winners, who all received a huge
Promkaew, 17 years
this to my Griffin’s hamper and goodies from Girl Guiding
old
friend how NZ. Another feature of the 2011 selling
much I season was the addition of a special tin, which
enjoyed this sold out almost immediately. The traditional
activity and “I am very proud of all the variety of Guide biscuits is now being sold on
how much I girls who participate in the the internet to finish off this year’s biscuit
love Guiding!” project. I have just realized season and raise funds to assist girls to
- Sasiya that saving the world is not participate in the 2012 Jamboree.
that difficult. Everyone can
do it!” - Ratchanat Sangsri,
23 years old
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Singapore runs "Be A Smarter Cookie" will approach people with a joyful heart! As
Workshop - developing the entrepreneurial seen from the video, we have to choose our
spirit attitude. If we choose to be moody while
selling our cookies, people would naturally not
For the second year, be drawn to us. On the other hand, if we
99 guides met at the choose to sell cookies with a big smile, people
USB Auditorium on would be able to sense our sincerity, which
25 June 2011. In would lead to them buying our cookies!
collaboration with
UBS, this served as The second part of the workshop was
the kick off for this brainstorming on ideas to engage the public to
year's Cookie Project. sell cookies. There were many great ideas,
More than just fund-raising, the Cookie Project which included having a ‘cookie mascot’ to
serves as a platform to broaden the learning draw the attention of small children, who would
experience for our Guides. ask their parents to
The programme conducted by UBS' executive purchase the
trainer Craig O'Brien and his colleagues cookies. Another idea
presented the Cookie Project as a challenge was organizing a
for the girls to think, plan and act beyond the fund raiser and
expected. Truly inspiring, the talk and setting up a Guides
workshop involved videos and sharing, ending Cookie booth.
with the girls presenting a marketing plan, Similarly, the cookies
showcasing their innovation and creativity. could also be sold at shopping centres or at
public areas to attract the public. Yet another
Janice and Farah of Singapore Chinese Girls’ one was to sell the cookies individually, as
School Guide Company wrote on their people sometimes do not want to buy the
experience “Both of us did not expect to have whole tin for fear of not being able to finish the
so much fun at the Smarter Cookie Workshop. cookies. The idea that both of us thought of
Initially, we thought that this would just be a was selling the cookies during Open House. It
session which would be conducted like a is observed that many parents do come for
lecture. However, the whole programme Open House, and we can give them a sample
surprised us, and we are proud to say that we of the cookie. If they like the cookie, we can
enjoyed it thoroughly! direct them to a booth to purchase cookies.
Another idea we thought of was slightly more
This workshop was an enriching experience farfetched, but we thought it might be feasible
for both of us. It gave us new insights on how in the long run. We thought of buying Guides
to approach others to purchase our cookies cookies for school camps, instead of buying
and go about selling cookies. Not only that, we other biscuits. We felt that we would be killing
have also made many new friends and learnt two birds with one stone, by feeding ourselves
from their experiences on how they go about and at the same time, boosting cookie sales.
getting cookie orders. Of course, we do realize that it would be far
more expensive, but it is a step in the right
The first part of the workshop was an direction!
interactive lecture. The lecturers were
engaging and they captured our attention with We would like to thank the people of UBS who
some jokes occasionally, and tried to rouse came down to teach us and give us new
the audience’s participation by throwing a ball insights. We would also like to thank Girl
to the crowd. The person who caught the ball Guides Singapore for organizing this enriching
would have to express her opinion on certain workshop!”
issues. They also used numerous videos to
bring about the points that they wanted to
present. The most engaging video was one Goal 3 - The Voice of Girls
about how people in a market place sold fish.
Selling fish may seem to be a boring and and Young Women
mundane job but the people made their job
interesting and they had tremendous fun doing Interview with Sandy Khor by Judy Harris
so. Similarly, selling cookies may seem like a
chore to us and we have an obligation to do so During her schooldays in Malaysia, Shi Fang
every year. Yet, we should come up with ideas (Sandy) Khor spent several years as a
to make selling cookies interesting, so that we Brownie Guide (Pandu Puteri Tunas). Now 21
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years old and studying thought it was such a big theme. I couldn’t
in Adelaide, South imagine what the Guides could do to achieve
Australia, Sandy has such big goals. But after GAT Day, I can see
rediscovered Guiding, that there are things that the girls can do every
and as she explains in day to help achieve the MDGs, and I can see
the interview below, she that it is achievable for the girls to contribute to
is enjoying the chance the MDGs. I thought that GAT Day presented
to share its benefits things in a way that was simple for the girls to
with a new generation understand, and they had a lot of fun at the
of girls. same time.
What did you learn as a Pakistan builds Green and goes
Brownie in Malaysia? mainstream
Discipline, independence and leadership skills,
as I was a Patrol Leader back then. PASK Senior Guides Company organized an
Environment and Sustainability Conference on
Why did you decide to join Guiding in 24 April 2011 at Agha Khan University,
Australia? Karachi. The aim of the conference was to
Because Adelaide has been a great host to address the challenges in achieving a
me during my studies, and I wanted to sustainable environment, the need for a
contribute back to the community. I saw an healthy eco system and the use of natural
advertisement at University asking for resources.
volunteer Girl Guide leaders, and I thought it The Senior
would be good to volunteer with an Guides
organization that I am familiar with. Company
organized the
What do you see as the main differences conference as
between Guiding in Malaysia and Australia? part of their
In Malaysia, Guiding is school-based, so project.
Guiding has more of a formal, school
structure. There is a more disciplined The conference was facilitated by many
atmosphere in Malaysia; I was astounded by eminent personalities from the corporate and
the energy and dynamic nature of the girls in entertainment world namely Mr. Farhad
Australia! Karamally, International management
consultant, Ms. Mehreen Shoaib, founding
What do you see as the main similarities director at Navitus, Dr. Tahir Barlas, OHSE
between Guiding in Malaysia and Australia? Consultant and Mr. Arshad Mehmood, singer/
We have the same Guide Laws and motto, Director Programmes at National Academy of
despite using different languages. We have Performing Arts in Pakistan.
the same core values and aims, such as The key effort of all the speakers in the
helping people and empowering girls to be conference was to encourage and influence
confident and independent members of the youth of the nation to make every little
society, and to give back to their communities. difference they can to create a more
sustainable and ecologically balanced
What have you learnt since joining Girl Guides environment around them. The conference
Australia? provided a splendid forum to discuss solutions
Heaps! I have learnt how to deal with young in achieving a healthy environment, reviewing
girls, including managing their behaviour and recent developments in national environmental
their energy levels. I have revised my skills laws and regulations and fostering a greater
such as how to put up a tent, and I am understanding of the reorientation needed
learning a lot about how to organize activities within the educational structure to support
and events. I am also gaining the confidence sustainability. The programme was attended
to deal with people from different by Provincial Commissioner Sindh Girl Guide
backgrounds. Association, District Commissioner of the
Ismaili District, District Trainers, Aga Khan
You recently participated in Girl Guides South Youth & Sports Board members and 32 young
Australia’s GAT Day. What did you think leaders..
about that?
Before GAT Day, I attended a District meeting Speaking to the participants of the conference,
when we were talking about the MDGs, and I Provincial Commissioner of the Pakistan Girl
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Guides Association, Ms. Moeena Hidayatullah will be held at Tui Ridge, near Rotorua from 11
said that “we should raise as much awareness – 13 February 2012.
as possible and intervene to protect our
environment”. At the end all guests took part in Tui 12 will feature a huge range of outdoor
a plantation activity, symbolizing the change activities including rock climbing, BMX and
that the conference had focused on. mountain bike rides, mud slides, kayaking and
raft making. A highlight will be a jet boat
ride and cultural experience along with a visit
Philippines celebrates “A day with Girl to a local thermal park. The seven day event
Scouts with disabilities” is for members aged from 9 ½ to 14-years-old
with a sub-camp for Rangers aged 13 to 18
The Girl Scouts of the years.
Philippines celebrated
“A Day with Girl Rangers’ activities will include visiting the
Scouts with world famous Waitomo caves for an
Disabilities” in underground adventure, a tramp at Lake
celebration of the 33rd Tarawera which features a water taxi trip to a
National Disability hot water beach, horse trekking and a rafting
Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week trip. There will also be an opportunity for
with the theme “Making the Rights Real for the Rangers to be creative as part of a two day
Filipinos with Disabilities” on 1 July 2011 at the workshop in performance and the arts
GSP National Headquarters. including storytelling, theatre, movement and
music.
This event was attended by 254 Girl Scouts,
Troop Leaders, Council Executives and Tui 12 is New Zealand’s climax to the
Council Staff from the 15 Councils of Central, WAGGGS Centennial celebrations with
Northern and Southern Luzon Regions. The around 2300 girls attending Jamboree along
Central Board Members, headed by its with 800 leaders, so it is a huge event to
National President Dr. Salud A. Bagalso, organize. The key theme is fun!
National Program Committee Chairman Mrs.
Susan R. Locsin and National Equipment Overseas visitors are a major part of making
Service Committee Chairman Mrs. Yolanda C. jamborees an international event. At the
Hernandez showed total support. Christchurch Jamboree in 2008 girls and
Ma. Antonia Raissa Dawn Hernandez Laurel, leaders arrived from Australia, Fiji, Malaysia,
law student from San Sebastian College and Cook Islands, Ireland, Papua New Guinea,
victim of the September 2010 post-bar exam Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands and
bombing, gave an inspirational talk. She Wales. We look forward to welcoming girls
encouraged the girls to keep their faith in God, and leaders from overseas to our Tui 12
treat themselves special and believe that they Jamboree.
can do something despite their disabilities.
Circle of Friends Foundation, Inc. (COFFI), a Girl Guides Singapore
private organization that works toward the hosts International
empowerment of PWDs, promoted their Camp in 2012 to
artworks for a cause. One member even celebrate Centenary
shared her experience as a young Girl Scout.
The Mabuhay Shriners of the Philippines Girl Guides Singapore is delighted to invite
made a surprise donation of wheelchairs for girls aged 10 to 16 years and adult leaders to
GSP beneficiaries. their International Camp in June 2012. Adult
leaders who wish to join as activity crew are
An entertaining production number by the Girl
also welcome!
Scouts and an inter-active magic show
captivated the audience and served as a treat
for the Girl Scouts. Date: 4 – 8 June 2012
Venue: Camp Christine, MOE
Events Adventure Centre and Sarimbun
Campsite, Singapore
New Zealand plans Jamboree for 2012 Fees : S$300 for Event Fee
Planning is well and truly underway for The camp will focus on what girls want to do
GirlGuiding New Zealand’s Jamboree, which and learn in camp, adventure, history, special
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events, community service and environment. http://www.sangamworldcentre.org/en/jobs/vol
For more information, please contact Jalilah unteer/sangamvolunteers
Johar at jalilah.johar@girlguides.org.sg
Community Programme
Join the Sangam Community
Friends of Asia Pacific Programme! The dates for the
2012 season are 1 January-
WAGGGS 23 March 2012 and 25 August-
10 November 2012. This 12
We are pleased to inform you that FAPW
Hong Kong will celebrate its 10th Anniversary week programme offers
Celebration from 30 October to 3 November participants the opportunity to
2011 (Sunday to Thursday). We would like to volunteer with one of
invite our friends to come and participate in Sangam’s Community
our celebration. The Hong Kong Girl Guides Partners while living in the supportive
Association will also be holding its 95th environment of Sangam World Centre in Pune,
Anniversary Dinner on 1 November 2011 India. Visit our website for more information.
(Tuesday) at Hong Kong Convention http://www.sangamworldcentre.org/en/progra
Exhibition Centre and all participants are mmes/cp01
invited to join this dinner.
Scholarships are also available and
If you have any enquiries, please contact applications will be reviewed for maturity,
Annette Chan via annettechan@atlashk.com. reliability, independence, self-motivation,
Please note to send the forms to Miss Sarah flexibility, adaptability, commitment to service
Wong at fapw@hkgga.org.hk and learning, openness to other cultures, and
basic conversational English. Member
We look forward to seeing you in Hong Kong. Organizations and WAGGGS Regional
Directors may be contacted. Visit our website
for more information.
World Centres http://www.sangamworldcentre.org/en/progra
mmes/cp01/cp06
Upcoming Events at Sangam
Celebrate Our Anniversary!
Announcement
Sangam World Centre is Appointment of new Regional Director,
celebrating 45 years as a World Asia Pacific Region
Centre 8 October 2011- 17 Ching Ching Wee-Ong has been
October 2011! Celebrate the officially appointed to the
centenary of International Girl position of Regional
Guiding and Girl Scouting at Director of the Asia
Sangam's 45th birthday event and Pacific Region from 1
shape our traditions by looking at August 2011. WAGGGS is
the past, exploring current initiatives and the testing a new way of work
future of our Movement. Be amazed by the with the Asia Pacific Region
incredible diversity of India through a real and Ching will be based in
Indian birthday party! her home country,
http://www.sangamworldcentre.org/en/events/ Perth, Western Australia
20285 instead of the World Bureau.
Sangam Volunteers Prior to this position, Ching worked as
Do you want to live in India and experience the Development Executive for the Asia Pacific
culture? Do you want to make friends with Girl Region for eight years. She brings with her
Guides and Scouts from around the world? vast knowledge and experience about the
Want to run programmes and sessions for Region and close working relationships with its
international participants while developing new Member Organizations.
skills and abilities? Then you should apply to
be a volunteer at Sangam World Centre. In her new role as the Regional Director,
Follow the link for the application and Ching will work closely with the Regional
reference forms. Applications are due by 31 Committee and Development Executives to
December 2011. implement the regional strategic plan. She is
responsible for the overall management of all
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WAGGGS activities in the Asia Pacific Region by HE the President of the
and for the development of quality Girl Republic of Finland. The
Guiding/Girl Scouting in the region. She also award was presented by
works closely with the Friends of Asia Pacific the Chargée d’Affaires of
WAGGGS (FAPW), the fundraising group of the Finnish Embassy in
the Region. Nepal on behalf of the
President on 21 June
With her passion and love 2011.
for our Movement, we are
absolutely confident that New Guidelines from the Asia Pacific
in her new role she will Region
continue to work with the
Asia Pacific Regional The following Guidelines of the Asia Pacific
Committee and Asia Region have been reviewed and updated
Pacific Member following the 42nd Asia Pacific Regional
Organizations to further Committee Meeting in April 2011:
strengthen Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in the • Asia Pacific Leadership Awards
Asia Pacific Region and take us to greater • Region Appreciation Awards
heights. • AP Link News
• AP Resource Pool
Ching writes "I am honoured by the confidence • Co-hosting Jamborees and other
and trust that the Asia Pacific Committee and events
the Member Organizations of the Asia Pacific • Grants
Region have shown towards me. I am • Project 3L
committed to ensure that Girl Guiding and Girl • Friends of Asia Pacific WAGGGS
Scouting continue to meet the needs of the (FAPW) Terms of Reference
girls and young women in the Region to • Friends of Asia Pacific WAGGGS
enable them to meet the challenges of the (FAPW) Membership Incentive
future.”
The Guidelines are available for download at
Ching can be contacted at http://asia.wagggsworld.org/en/news/21195
chingching@wagggsworld.org
Farewell to Sarah Walker
Take Action!
WAGGGS‘ campaign
Sarah Walker, Global Operations Officer will
to end violence
be leaving WAGGGS on 16 September 2011.
against girls was
Sarah has a science background and has
recently launched at
decided to return to university to study for a
the 34th World
PhD. She has really enjoyed working for
Conference in
WAGGGS and the Asia Pacific Region and
Edinburgh, Scotland.
feels very fortunate to have worked in such a
diverse organization. She intends to continue
her involvement in Guiding as a group leader
We want to build a whisper to a shout to
when she moves and will keep updated on
inspire change around the world. Add your
what is set to be a busy and exciting time
voice to the conversation in order to speak out
ahead for WAGGGS. The Asia Pacific Region
for girls’ rights.
thanks Sarah for her support to the Region
over the last year and a half and wishes her all
Take action today by visiting:
the best on her course.
http://www.wagggsworld.org/en/take_action/vi
olence
Chief Commissioner of Nepal receives
National Award of Finland
Nepal Scouts are pleased and highly honored
that their Chief Commissioner Mr. Shree Ram We would like to take the
Lamichane has been officially awarded the opportunity to wish all Muslim
prestigious National Award (Knight, Fist Class members and friends
of the Order of the Lion of Finland) of Finland
“Eid Mubarak”
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