About us

Our Programme

We provide space and resources or tools for young girls and women to learn, lead and be able to speak out.

What Girls do

At GIRL GUIDES South Africa, we use the term "programme" to describe the age-appropriate curriculum that each branch follows in order to earn their Adventure badges. There is an exciting range of activities to try and skills to learn that will challenge every member.

The programme takes girls through eight adventures and a wide variety of interests that they explore and earn badges for the explorations and accomplishments. We provide a mix of outdoor and indoor activities with an underlying focus on education, exploration, keeping girls entertained, healthy and guiding character development. 

GIRL GUIDES South Africa offers activities for girls where they can develop without any fear or form of discrimination.

Build leadership skills
Get hands-on while learning to fix things, DIY and self-improvement
Connect with nature and care for the planet
Explore local and global communities and advocate for change
Have fun outdoors learning camping and survival skills
Experiment with Art and Technology
Practice first aid and safety in the home, school and community
Learn all about our Guiding family, ceremonies and traditions

How do we do it

Our leadership mindsets work together as a flexible system, offering leaders a tapestry of insights they can weave together into more intentional leadership behaviours. The mindsets take us on a journey that uses reflection to draw meaning from experience, explore that meaning from different angles, and translate what we learn into taking responsible action.

Leading Yourself - Reflective mindset

Draw meaning from your past experiences and think about your behaviour and its impact. Explore your values and how to be true to them when you practise leadership. Cultivate curiosity! Hold space for learning about and caring for yourself and recognise and create the conditions you need to thrive.

Leading Relationships - Collaborative mindset

Bring together different perspectives and inspire consensus around a shared vision. Listen to and learn from others. Share what you know freely. Create the structures, conditions and attitudes people need to reach their potential, and contribute fully to any team or situation.

Leading for Innovation - Creative & Critical thinking mindset

Create an environment where both innovation and enquiry are valued. Seek data, analyse and learn from information and evidence. Look out for assumptions and challenge them. Encourage yourself and others to innovate. Seek new ideas and be open to changing your mind.

Leading for Impact - Responsible action mindset

Mobilise energy around what needs changing, and what needs to be protected. Transform your values into action with authenticity. Practise leadership to create a world where all girls are valued and can reach their potential as responsible citizens of the world.

Leading for Girls' Empowerment - Gender equality mindset

Take gender into account when practising leadership, and challenge gender stereotypes. Understand the impact of gender barriers and empower yourself and others to recognise and overcome them. Champion the value of being a girl-led Movement.

Leading in Context - Worldly mindset

Get inside the worlds of others, understand their needs and concerns more deeply. Observe, ask questions and educate yourself on local conditions and perspectives. Build meaningful connections with others through inclusive opportunities for shared leadership.