Girl Guides South Africa: #Listen2Her

15/04/2026

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08/03/2026

International Women's Day 2026

Every girl deserves the chance to be heard, supported and empowered.

This International Women’s Day, invest in a girl and help give voice to tomorrow’s women leaders. Through programmes that build confidence, leadership and life skills, GIRL GUIDES South Africa helps girls discover their strength and speak up for the world they want to live in.

Because when girls find their voice, society grows stronger.

💛 Donate
Girl Guides South Africa
Standard Bank
Branch Code:015 841
Account #: 00 328 6463
Ref: name IWD2026

🤝 Volunteer
www.girlguides.org.za/get-involved/becoming-a-volunteer

09/02/2026

08/02/2026

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23/12/2025

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Drop your total in the comments!

13/12/2025

What to do this weekend??

Design what could be the official GIRL GUIDES South Africa Christmas E-Card!!!

Closing date is on Monday!

So get those creative ideas working!

10/12/2025

World leaders need to hear from you.

This , raise your voice for child rights with U-Report.

Send RIGHTS to U-Report to take the global poll and be part of the change 👉 bit.ly/FB-WCD

10/12/2025

09/12/2025

Guiding for Change

Day 15: Heal Together

“Healing is power — let’s build safe spaces.”

When reaching out to a loved one who may be experiencing abuse, it's crucial to approach the situation with empathy and understanding. Remember, the abuse is never the victim's fault.

Here are some steps you can take to support someone experiencing abuse:

Listen and Validate: Listen to the survivor’s story without judgment and assure them that their experiences are valid. Let them know that they are not alone and that you are there to support them.

Create a Safe Space: Ensure that the environment is safe and conducive to open communication. Choose a private location where the survivor feels comfortable sharing their story without fear of judgment or interruption.

Offer Options, Not Ultimatums: Avoid telling the survivor what they must do. Instead, provide them with information about available resources and support services. Empower them to make their own decisions and offer to assist them in exploring their options.

However, there are certain things to avoid when supporting survivors of abuse:

Avoid Minimizing or Blaming: Refrain from minimizing the survivor's experiences or placing blame on them. Avoid phrases like "Why didn't you leave?" Instead, offer validation and support without judgment.

Do Not Assume: Avoid assuming that you know what the survivor is feeling unless you have experienced similar situations yourself. Each survivor's experience is unique, and it's essential to listen to their perspective without imposing your own assumptions.

Provide Validating Messages: Reassure the survivor that their feelings are valid and that they deserve to live free from violence. Offer affirmations such as "It's not your fault" and "You have the right to safety and security

https://www.iamwomankind.org/news-and-updates/beyond-sympathy-how-to-offer-meaningful-support-to-survivors-of-gender-based-violence/

Join us as we heal our communities by creating a group reflection circle and sharing how GBV has affects your community. End the reflection by lighting a candle for GBV victims.

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08/12/2025

Guiding for Change

Day 14: Care for Children
“Protect childhood — every child deserves safety.”

All children deserve safety and protection, and the opportunity to play and learn

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan once spoke about the importance of creating safe environments for children, saying: "There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace."

As we empower our girls and young women, let's reach out and empower the children in our own communities.

Collect and donate toys, books, or blankets for a children’s home. When delivering the little gifts, take time out to read or tell a story about kindness and protection to the children.

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07/12/2025

Guiding for Change

Day 13: Community Watch

“Safe streets, strong communities.”

In 2017, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts the largest movement of girls in the world working with 10 million girls in 150 countries conducted a poll and found that of 7000 young people who responded 70% said the streets are the most unsafe place to be a girl. More than 400 drawings from around the world depicted the violence and harassment girls experience when occupying the streets. This is unacceptable!

We call on you to stand with girls and women by not only developing infrastructure but, critically, by focusing on tackling the harmful social norms and stereotypes that lead to the harassment of girls and women in the streets.

This is possible though education, awareness raising, community action and
more. We call for the criminalisation of street
harassment and prosecution of perpetrators. Girls and women cannot feel safe in a culture where impunity thrives and perpetrators are not held accountable for their actions.

Together with your friends map out your community and label places you feel safe.

Advocacy is speaking out to influence people in positions of power. Who has power over the unsafe places ? Who can effect change and creat safe spaces? Can you speak to these people?

Take action by walking together in your neighborhood wearing orange ribbons to spread awareness.

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07/12/2025

🌍👧🏾 "Girls’ voices are essential to international law, yet too often, they’re shut out of the rooms where decisions are made."

From community campaigns against child marriage to global advocacy at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are driving change worldwide. But international systems that claim to protect women and girls continue to fall short.

As 10 million girls and young women across the WAGGGS Movement speak up, their message is clear:
⚖️ A seat at the table must translate into action.
💰 Commitments must be resourced and enforced.
🚫 Impunity must end, in all its forms.

During the campaign, we’re calling for courageous leadership – international laws that reflect girls’ lived realities, meaningful youth participation, and accountability that delivers justice, not empty promises.

✨ It’s time for the international community to match girls’ courage and uphold the rule of law for every woman and girl.

Hear from Lily R***r, WAGGGS Advocacy champion, as she shares her perspective: https://www.wagggs.org/en/blog/international-law-girls-rights-and-the-16-days-of-activism-why-commitments-must-become-action/