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Changing the World

In 2010 Guiding celebrates 100 years. In the run up to this the Changing the World project aims to leave a lasting legacy. Working with 18 partner charities and branch associations there are 19 different projects for girls to choose to take part in. The concept being that by each unit making a small contribution to a bigger effort a lasting change will occur. Each project involves a combination of raising awareness, direct action and fundraising. The girls at St Edmunds have so far chosen to support Save the Children, World Wildlife Fund, Plan UK, Book Aid, WaterAid, Crisis and Guiding Branch Associations.

After the February Church Parade we plan to have a second hand book stall in aid of Book Aid International which works to provide over half a million books to sub-Saharan Africa each year to support education, training and literacy. We send books on all kinds of subjects from children's picture books and text books to books on farming and basic healthcare.

Following the June Church Parade we have refreshments from the Island Café which supports the Guiding Branch Associations in a number of small islands and countries, which, in response to the wishes of the inhabitants, have chosen to retain their political links with the United Kingdom. Girlguiding Anguilla, one of the Branch Associations, has about 100 members and has been in existence for 75 years. Their wish for the Centenary year is to establish an internet café where their girls and young women can meet and socialise in a safe and secure girl-only space. What's more, the café will also provide a space for study and homework clubs.

Hazel Stancliffe on behalf of Wednesday Guides

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