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he Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) is the co-ordinating and communication he Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) is the co-ordinating and communication

arm of 'The Girls' Brigade' in the World. arm of 'The Girls' Brigade' in the World.

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omprising representatives from over 60 countries omprising representatives from over 60 countries

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he Girls’ Brigade functions, meets once every four years in locations around the world.he Girls’ Brigade functions, meets once every four years in locations around the world.

Some Roles of Some Roles of

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dopt policies and principles for the operation of the Girls' Brigade in the world dopt policies and principles for the operation of the Girls' Brigade in the world

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ecognise Girls' Brigade work in new countries ecognise Girls' Brigade work in new countries

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reserve the integrity of the Girls' Brigade world-wide reserve the integrity of the Girls' Brigade world-wide cc

ommunicate opportunities for extension workommunicate opportunities for extension work

facilitate communication among Girls' Brigade countries facilitate communication among Girls' Brigade countries

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he Africa Fellowshiphe Africa Fellowship

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he Asia Fellowshiphe Asia Fellowship

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he Caribbean Americas Fellowshiphe Caribbean Americas Fellowship

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he Europe Fellowshiphe Europe Fellowship

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he Pacific Fellowshiphe Pacific Fellowship

They help

each other by giving supports to one another.

SOME COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE GB WORK…

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runei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand.runei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand.

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otswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland Tanzania, Uganda, otswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland Tanzania, Uganda,

Zambia, Zimbabwe.Zambia, Zimbabwe.

American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands,

Tonga, Tuvulu, VanuatuTonga, Tuvulu, Vanuatu

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B England & Wales, GB Ireland, Developing: Kosova, GB Northern Ireland, GB Romania, GB ScotlandB England & Wales, GB Ireland, Developing: Kosova, GB Northern Ireland, GB Romania, GB Scotland

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nguilla , St Kitts , St Maarten/St Martin , St Vincent , Trinidad and Tobago , U.S.A. nguilla , St Kitts , St Maarten/St Martin , St Vincent , Trinidad and Tobago , U.S.A.

Pasellah P. Penny (Africa)

Tnay Yong Hua (Asia)

Hazel Ann Hannaway Boreland ( Carribbean & Americas Fellowship)

Vivienne Aitchison (Europe)

Jennifer Box (Pacific)

KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL VICE-

PRESIDENTS FROM THE 5 FELLOWSHIPS…

GB workGB workSPIRITUAL, SPIRITUAL,

Learning and understand Christ's way of life

Seeking, serving and following the Lord Jesus Christ

PHYSICALPHYSICAL

Developing physical skills

Participating in games and physical activities

Learning to care for themselves

EDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL

Widening interests

Cultivating meaningful pursuits

Improving knowledge and skills

SOCIAL development of SOCIAL development of

members.members.

Understanding oneself in relation to others

Learning and being service to Home,

Church, Community, Country and World

VisionVisionBy 2027To have a GB company in every Singapore School with girls andTo have a GB presence in every country in Asia

Community Projects Community Projects GB Friendship DayDr Low Guan Tin Challenge(LGT challenge) (serve the community and those who are less fortunate than them.)GB In Asia

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unior STAR Programme (for girls between 8 to 10 years old)

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.       Intermediate Programme (for girls between 11 to 12 years

old)

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.       Senior Programme (for girls between 13 to 14 years old)

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.       Pioneer Programme (for girls between 15 to 18 years old)

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GB SG NOW?

85th Anniversary Celebration

GB 85th Anniversary Dinner

Creative Cheer Challenge

Focus for year 2011 - 2012:

Living with Understanding and Compassion

GB IN CAMBODIAGB IN CAMBODIA

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he ‘One Chance Project’

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ims at working amongst the underprivileged women of

Cambodia. These ladies have little hope in life and GB are

setting up T-homes (Transformation Houses) to provide women

with social and life skills so that their self esteem can be

restored and they can have an opportunity to find employment.

Facilities are also being made available to give street children

a basic education and to take them off the streets.