World Centres

A trip to the WAGGGS World Centres is an unforgettable international guiding experience

A trip to any of the World Centres is an unforgettable international guiding experience.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) run five World Centres in London, Mexico, Switzerland, India and a moving centre across Africa.

Each centre offers a programme of events and activities reflecting the character of the country where it’s located. Visiting is a great opportunity for girls and women from around the world to learn more about other countries and cultures. Both from each other and from their surroundings. The centres are warm and friendly places to visit for:

An adventurous trip with your unit
A unique holiday
An empowering regional seminar
A special volunteering experience

Our Cabaña Cuernavaca City, Mexico

Located 80km away from Mexico City and set in five acres of tropical gardens, the largest world centre includes a swimming pool, a volleyball court and a tennis court. It’s an ideal place to explore the different sides of Mexico’s rich and vibrant culture and traditions.

Go to Our Cabaña

Our Chalet Adelboden, Switzerland

High up in the Swiss mountains, the location of the first World Centre is perfect for skiing, hiking, rock climbing, rafting and other adventurous activities. The beautiful surroundings also offer an opportunity to connect with nature and the environment.

Go to Our Chalet

Sangam, India Pune, India

A place of peace and tranquillity in the heart of busy Indian city Pune. Sangam in Sanskrit means ‘coming together’ and the centre provides opportunities for guides and girl scouts across the world to share their experiences through different events and volunteering opportunities.

Go to Sangam

Kusafiri Across Africa

The moving World Centre! Kusafiri has no fixed site but changes location at every event, creating international experiences for girls and young women in different countries in Africa.

Go to Kusafiri

Pax Lodge London, UK

A convenient base to explore London or get an international experience without leaving the UK. Plus Pax Lodge is next door to the World Bureau, the international headquarters of WAGGGS.

Go to Pax Lodge

Volunteering at the World Centres

Our Cabana, Our Chalet, Sangam and Pax Lodge run volunteering programmes and internships. They are a chance to gain new skills, live abroad and experience the world centres in a completely new way. Keep an eye out on each world centre’s website for current opportunities.

Applications for volunteering usually ask for endorsement from the international commissioner. Find out how to get an endorsement on the WAGGGS page.

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