Welcome to the

Tanzania Girl
Guides Association

Where we empower and equip girls and women with the necessary life skills, leadership qualities, and values that will enable them to make a positive impact in their communities and the world at large.

Building girls' confidence
and character

by providing them with opportunities to develop their potential and learn new skills. We believe that girls who are empowered and equipped with life skills become agents of change who can transform their communities and the world.

Empowering girls'
development.

We welcome girls of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions to join our movement. Our organization is open to all girls and young women from 6 years and above. We have a network of trained leaders and volunteers who are committed to supporting their growth and development.

Who we are?

Tanzania Girl Guides Association.

Non-Governmental and Voluntary Association dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of girls and young women both socially and economically.

Vision

“To see a society with empowered girls and women attaining their fullest potential as resourceful and responsible citizens”

Mission

“Empowering girls and women to become responsible and resourceful members of society through the provision of non-formal education including guiding skills, peer-to-peer dialogue and mentorship, advocacy, awareness raising, girls-friendly service delivery and media engagements.”

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1909

Girl Guide Established

The Girl Guide Association was officially established in the UK under the leadership of Agnes Baden-Powell

1928

Introduced in Tanganyika

The Girl Guide Movement in Tanganyika was founded in 1928, in the Northern Region (Kilimanjaro). They had a Local Association with the Governor’s wife as president and were duly registered in London.

1950

Lady Baden Powell Visit

Lady Baden Powell again visited Tanganyika in 1950 where she found a much more flourishing movement. Figures had risen to a total of 1169 Rangers, Guides, and Brownies of whom 368 were Tanzanians.