Young Women's World Forum

Girls worldwide say “Together we can change our world”

The first Young Women’s World Forum in 2010 hosted by Girlguiding UK, will be held at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire and will be an opportunity for two young women aged 18-25 from each WAGGGS Member Organisation to represent their country and discuss the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.

These discussions will pay particular attention to the WAGGGS global action theme: girls worldwide say “together we can change our world”. Following a poll of WAGGGS members from around the world about which of the UN Millennium Development Goals are most important to them, the agenda for the Young Women's World Forum will focus on ending hunger, gender equality and environmental sustainability.

Applications are now open

Girlguiding UK members aged 16-30 at the time of the event will have the opportunity to volunteer as Event Assistants, Facilitators or Interpreters / Translators at the Young Women’s World Forum.

Visit the Volunteer on the Service Team page for further details about these volunteer roles. Keep visiting this website to find out how to apply to be a delegate at the Forum.

Held from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 October 2010 during the week of the Centenary Finale, delegates and volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in the 20:10 20/10 2010 Finale moment! However, the Young Women’s World Forum is not just a Centenary celebration, but a way to look to the future and consider how guiding can continue to develop. Bringing young women together to create a shared vision for Girl Guiding, Girl Scouting, and the world, the Forum will empower delegates to effect change for themselves and others.

Visit the WAGGGS website for further information

If you have any queries about the Forum please contact worldforum@girlguiding.org.uk