Guide Friendship Fund
The Guide Friendship Fund (GFF) helps overseas Guide
Associations by funding projects that improve the lives of girls
and young women, and benefit their communities. It also helps units
or Associations affected by natural disasters or emergencies such
as flooding or fire. The GFF operates through the WAGGGS Mutual Aid
Scheme.
To learn more about the Guide Friendship Fund, play our
Peruvian Pennies game. It's designed for Guides and the Senior
Section and lets the girls decide how to spend funds given to a
small town in Peru.
What is the WAGGGS Mutual Aid scheme?
The scheme aims to promote international cooperation, friendship
and understanding among Member Organisations of the World
Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Member
Organisations with higher incomes pledge funds to support projects
run by those in poorer countries. Past
projects have focused on issues such as literacy, rights
awareness, self-esteem and health.
Does the GFF help UK units too?
Yes - if your registered unit is in an area of
need you could apply for a Guide Friendship Fund (UK units in
need) grant of up to £250.
Login to the members' area for more information.
Is it connected to the World Thinking Day Fund?
No - the two funds are separate. The GFF is run by Girlguiding
UK, and makes donations to individual Associations. The WTD Fund is
run by WAGGGS, and the money is used to support all of their work
with guiding around the world.
How can I donate?
Every penny donated to the GFF goes to help others as
administrative costs are covered by Commonwealth Headquarters. If
you would like to help, please send a donation to the address
below. Make cheques payable to The Guide Friendship Fund.
Membership Support Services (The Guide Friendship Fund)
Girlguiding UK
17-19 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 0PT
Email: GrowingGuiding@girlguiding.org.uk
Leaflets about the GFF are available free from
the Trading Service, code 6981.