World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsGrowing up as a 12-year Girl Guide in rural RwandaDivine, 12, lives in a rural community in Eastern Rwanda, where violence, teenage pregnancy and sugar daddies are rife. Many of her friends…Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsThis is why girls should be proud of their periodsEmbarrassed, disgusted and bewildered — girls often use these words to describe their first period. However, thanks to the World…May 25, 2017May 25, 2017
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsNever place boundaries on your dreamsRavina, 25, is part of the Bharat Scouts & Guides and a National Archery Player, based in Delhi, India. Drawing inspiration from her family…May 19, 2017May 19, 2017
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts“Girls are gaining small freedoms in India, but there’s still a way to go”Girl Guide Harini, 18, lives in South India. She’s faced discrimination throughout her life. As an advocate for the World Association of…May 12, 2017May 12, 2017
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsMeet the Tunisian trailblazer providing job opportunities for young women“In Tunisia, many people believe women should stay at home and look after their children rather than go to work,” says Naouel Ghali, 30…Oct 7, 2016Oct 7, 2016
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsMeet the young woman battling climate change in BoliviaFor Mirna Ines Fernández Pradel, 27, the environment matters and she’s passionate about protecting it. Mirna, who lives in Bolivia, became…Oct 7, 2016Oct 7, 2016
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsMeet the young woman leading the charge to stop violence against girls in Sri LankaChamathya Fernando, a 23 year-old Girl Guide and student at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has made it her mission to end violence…Oct 7, 2016Oct 7, 2016
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsMeet the young woman from Malawi empowering girls to live healthier livesWith 71% living on less than $2/day, Malawi is one of the 20 poorest countries in the world. For adolescent girls in Malawi, life can be…Oct 7, 2016Oct 7, 2016
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsMeet the woman inspiring girls across Greece to support refugeesOlympia Tsamasfyra, from Greece, is educating Girl Guides from her country on the refugee crisis, empowering them to volunteer in camps and…Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016