Dear friend,
Following the successful 38th World Conference in Cyprus in July 2023, the World Board is pleased to share Document 10: World Conference Evaluation Report.
All World Conference documents can also be viewed on the WAGGGS website here.
In addition, please find below details of the WAGGGS awards that were presented during the 38th World Conference.
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Olave Award 2021-2023 - The Olave Award honours the memory of the World Chief Guide, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, and keeps alive her belief in the spirit of service. It is awarded by WAGGGS at every World Conference to Girl Guide and Girl Scout groups that have created positive change in their communities. The Olave Award provides an opportunity to highlight outstanding projects happen in local communities around the globe and for Member Organisations to inspire and be inspired by each other’s’ stories.
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Medal of Service - The WAGGGS Medal of Service is the highest form of recognition that WAGGGS can bestow and is awarded to individuals (volunteers or staff) who have distinguished themselves in their outstanding service to Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting at national and global level. The Medal of Service expresses gratitude to members of the Association whose service is considered to be exceptional, noteworthy and/or extraordinary in nature.
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For Her World - The ‘For Her World’ award recognizes the contribution of those outside the Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movement who have made a significant contribution in terms of time, expertise, resources and/or influence to enable WAGGGS to achieve its Mission and/or Objectives; or who stand out as role models in consistently and effectively using their resources, talents and influence to help girls and women achieve their rights, advance their status and/or reach their potential.
During the World Conference, there was also a very special moment to honour Mrs Ersi Dicomitou, founding member and former Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Cyprus. With more than 60 years of service, Ersi has been instrumental in the growth of Guiding in Cyprus.
We look forward to the 39th World Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia in 2026!
Yours in Guiding and Scouting,
Candela Gonzalez
World Board Chair
