The Girl Guides Association of Dominica (GGAD), a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), continues to celebrate its 90th Anniversary under the theme ‘Connecting with the past, Moving Forward with Determination’.
To culminate the grand celebration, GGAD will host a Health Fair in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services to be held on Saturday 14th December on the Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard between the Royal Bank of Canada and Fresh Market from 9am – 3pm. The theme of the fair is ‘Our Health, Our Wealth- Time to Take Control’.
The fair will feature health screenings by the All Saints University, wellness sessions by the Spa Health and Wellness Association of Dominica, education and counselling on Non-Communicable Diseases and nutrition by the Health Promotion Unit, mass aerobics and entertainment for children.
The fair is an ideal complement to the GGAD’s commitment to the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental health of young girls and women.
The Girl Guides Association of Dominica encourages the general public to turn out and take advantage of the many services being offered.
About the Girls Guide Association of Dominica:
The Girl Guides Association of Dominica (GGAD), established in 1929 through the efforts of Alice Honychurch and Annie McIntyre is a voluntary non-political and non-religious organization. It is the largest Organization of girls and young women in Dominica with a membership of over 700. In 1987, it became an Associate member of the World Association of Girl Guide and girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and obtained full membership in 2008. WAGGGS is the international umbrella organization of guiding throughout the world setup in 1928 and now comprising 145 member organizations with a membership of over 10 million.
The Association is run by a Council headed by a President. The position of Chief Guide is bestowed on the wife of the President of the State and changes whenever there occurs a change in Presidency. The Council and Executive Committee meet between Annual General Meetings to implement decisions and develop policies.
GGAD’s membership is spread throughout the different communities in Dominica (Western District, North Eastern District, Southern District, and Roseau Central District) with a high concentration in the Roseau district.
The membership comprises five sections: Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders, Guiders, Commissioners, Council (non-uniform members).
GGAD’s Programme incorporates a holistic approach in its small group, non-formal educational method of delivery under the themes:
– Let’s have Fun (Rainbows 5 -7yrs)
– Inside the Brownie Carriage (Brownies 7 -10yrs)
– The Sky is the Limit (Guides 10-14yrs)
– Reach for the Stars (Rangers 14- 18yrs)
– Community Development (Young Leader18- 21yrs)
The vision of the GGAD is to develop a well-recognized and vibrant movement.
