TWINNING 2020: MO/PROVINCIAL COUNCIL INFO SHEET Country: GUYANA
Capital: GEORGETOWN
Population: 750,000 approximately
Geographic division (provinces, parishes, states, etc):
Guyana is divided into 10 administrative regions. Over 80% of the population lives along the northern coast which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. In the capital city of Georgetown and its environs, almost one-­‐third of the national population resides. There are also 5 towns. Area in sq KM: 215,000 sq km
Languages spoken: English (official). The six indigenous people speak their own language
Member Organization Name: Guyana Girl Guides Association
Total Membership: 1,680 (does not include National Council members)
Number of Units: 24
Number of Leaders: 60
Membership by Age Group:
Sunflowers: 4 – 7 years: 20 Brownie Guides: 7 – 11 years: 530 Guides: 11+ -­‐ 15 years: 827 Rangers: 15+ -­‐19 years: 200 Young Leaders: 17+ -­‐ 21 years: 15 Leaders: 21 – 58 years: 60 Management Structure of MO:
National Council, headed by the President consisting of primarily non uniformed members, is responsible for Governance. Executive Committee under the Chief Commissioner is responsible for field operations –
recruitment, training, programmes, management of units etc-­‐ in collaboration with District and Specialist commissioners Main programmes (WAGGGS or MO initiated):
Training of leaders in how to implement the Caribbean Guide programme Life skills Leadership training WAGGGS initiatives NLDP I lead Anything else you would like your Twinning partner to know about your Country/MO/Provincial
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