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About UGGA

Part of the worldwide guiding movement, working for girls and young women across Uganda

Who We Are

With a legacy spanning over a century, the Uganda Girl Guides Association (UGGA) has been at the forefront of female empowerment since 1914. Formally established in 1922, we stand as one of Uganda’s oldest and most respected youth organizations, dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders through personal development, courageous leadership, and a steadfast commitment to community service.

Vision

All girls and women are valued and take action to thrive and change the world

Mission

To help Girls and Young Women realize the ideals of womanhood as they prepare to live in a free and changing world

Core values

  • Commitment
  • Integrity
  • Creativity
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Service

More about the association

Who is in guiding, where we came from, and who leads us.

  • Girl Guides in blue uniform singing together at a lakeside campsite

    Membership

    The seven sections a member moves through, from a three-year-old Sunray to a Trefoil Guide, with the age band for each.

    Membership
  • Senior Girl Guides showing handmade crafts at celebrations marking 100 years of the Uganda Girl Guides Association at Kololo

    Our history

    From a single school in Kabarole in 1914 to more than 113 districts - a century of guiding in Uganda, as it happened.

    Our history
  • Three young women sitting together in conversation

    Structure & leadership

    The National Council that leads the association, and where guiding is active across the country.

    Structure & leadership

Ready to join us?

Find out how girls, parents and volunteers can get involved in guiding across Uganda.

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