World Centres
How many World Centres are there?
There are 5 World Centres
How many provinces and territories in Canada have Guiding units?
All 10 provinces and 3 territories have Guiding units
Which country was the first to have a Girl Guide community?
The United Kingdom
What does the acronym "WAGGGS" stand for?
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
You've gone to Oregon, USA, to do a Girl Scouts astronomy adventure camp. You want to buy a chocolate bar that costs $1. You grab your dollar from your pocket - is it a bill or a coin?
It is a bill
Which continents do not have a world centre?
- Australia
- South America
- Antarctica
How many countries around the world have Guiding communities?
b. 150
Who was the founder of the Girl Guide movement?
Agnes Baden-Powell
Name one WAGGGS global campaign or program
- Stop the Violence
- Surf Smart
- Be the Change
- Free Being Me
You've fallen in love with a Guiding sweatshirt that costs 30 francs. What world centre might you be visiting?
Our Chalet in Switzerland
You have just arrived in London, England and are about to start a three-day extravaganza!
But first, what is the name of the world center you are heading to?
Pax Lodge
Why do we celebrate Thinking Day?
To celebrate Guiding and think about our sisters around the world
When did Girl Guides come to Canada?
1910
"Surf Smart" is an international WAGGGS campaign about what?
Creating a positive online presence
You're visiting Sangam and want to buy a World Centre Crest. What currency will you use?
Rupees
What is the name of the world centre in India?
Sangam
How many people are part of the global Guiding community?
10 Million
What was created in 1928 at the 5th International Guiding Conference?
WAGGGS
What was the goal of WAGGGS' "Free Being Me" program?
To boost body confidence
You've just bought tea in London and the cashier asked for "70P". What is the cashier asking for?
70 pence (pence are similar to cents)
What is unique about Kusafiri World Centre, and where it is located?
Kusafiri is a travelling World Centre in Africa
What is the Canadian World Friendship Fund?
The Canadian World Friendship Fund (CWFF) consists of money raised by all members of Girl Guides of Canada. This money is used for many different worthwhile projects that help Canadian girls and Guiders as well as our sisters in Guiding worldwide!
What year did the Pathfinders branch of Guiding start?
The Pathfinders branch was introduced in 1979
What issue does WAGGGS raise awareness about every year with the 16 Days of Activism campaign?
Gender-Based Violence
Who's face is on the Canadian $20 bill?
Queen Elizabeth