One Guiding Indivisible

Vision for 2010 and beyond Create “One Guiding Indivisible Structurally Operationally Culturally

Launch “One Guiding Indivisible” Focus on girls and young women GGC as a fully-inclusive organization Voice of girls and young women Empower them to become leaders Vision for 2010 and beyond

Vision Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, the organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding, so she can contribute responsibly to her communities. Mission Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world.

 embrace, uplift and support girls and young women  lead within WAGGGS to:  promote diversity  Broadest definition of inclusivity  create stronger global connections for our Members. Diversity/Inclusivity

In November 2007, Board approved the following motion: Whereas GGC is perceived by many as a Christian organization but is in fact an organization that is committed to inclusivity and diversity. Be it resolved that GGC demonstrate that we are a secular organization and further that we move to reflect this stance in our Promise, Programming and Practices. Secular in this context is defined as non-religious with respect for personal beliefs and personal practices.

SEVEN SUSTAINABILITY IMPERATIVES 1.Girl Engagement & Empowerment 2.Advocacy 3.Diversity/Inclusivity 4.Recruitment & Retention 5.Leadership Casting 6.Agile Program & Program Opportunities 7.Structural Agility & Streamlining