Orientation Meeting with the President of Pakistan

Ranjha, Additional Secretary Ministry of

Education and staff members of the

PGGA National Headquarters also ac-

companied her. Honorable President

and First Lady took great interest in

PGGA’s work and appreciated its efforts

for the empowerment of girls in Paki-

stan.

Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, National Commis-

sioner Pakistan Girl Guides Association

had a meeting with the President of Paki-

stan Mr. Arif Alvi and the First Lady Mrs.

Samina Alvi on 28th January, 2020. Na-

tional Commissioner gave an orientation

presentation to the president and his

wife. Mr. Muhammad Saleem Ahmed

Orientation Meeting with the President of Pakistan

Pakistan Girl Guides Association National

Headquarters organized a session re-

garding Breast Cancer Awareness on 23rd

October, 2019. The Session was facilitat-

ed by the doctor of Shifa Foundation.

She informed the participants about the

importance of self-examination, symp-

toms and treatment of breast cancer.

250 Senior Guides

and their Leaders

from 10 Educa-

tional Institutions

of Islamabad par-

ticipated.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association

September-December, 2019

Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar

Editor: Syeda Khawar Ehsan

Pakistan Girl Guides Association’s Execu-tive Committee & Annual Council Meeting was held on 23rd and 24th No-vember, 2019 respectively at National Headquarters, Islamabad. Delegates from all seven branches of Pakistan Girl Guides Association (AJK, Baluchistan, Gilgit Baltistan, Islamabad Capital Terri-tory, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh) attended the meeting. Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, National Commissioner of Pakistan Girl Guides Association chaired the meetings. During the Executive Committee meeting policy decisions regarding Fi-nance, Constitution, Training, Program and International Guiding were made. Annual Training plan for the year 2020

was approved by the Committee. Pro-spects of upcoming All Pakistan Camp were also shared with the members. On 24th November, 2019 Annual Council Meeting of PGGA was held. During the meeting all chapters of PGGA and Na-tional Headquarters presented their an-nual reports. At the end of the meeting Shields and Awards were conferred upon Guides and members showing outstanding perfor-mance by Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, Nation-al Commissioner of Pakistan Girl Guides Association. Earlier, meetings of sub-committees on Finance and constitution were also held on 22nd November, 2019.

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Senior Guides National Service Camp, Sagri

Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters organized a National Com-munity Service Camp at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Sagri, Rawalpindi from 22nd to 29th December, 2019. 50 Senior Guides and their lead-ers from all over Pakistan participated in the camp. During the camp an adult literacy center was set up to educate the illiterate women and village women learned to read and write during this period. Income generation skills like food preservation, sewing & cutting, embroi-dery, patch work, knitting, crochet work, tie & dye, baking without oven, beauti-cian, etc. were imparted to the village women so they can earn their living or at least help their families. An ECCCD (Early Childhood Care and Development) Cen-ter was established to facilitate the mothers of infants and small children so they can learn different skills while Sen-

ior Guides taking care & doing activities with their children. A Free Medical Camp was also set up during the Senior Guide National Service Camp. A doctor visited the camp and provided free medicine. First Aid training (facilitated by Rescue 1122) was impart-ed to students and village women. Sessions on Mother and Child Health and Road Safety were organized in collabora-tion with Human Development Founda-tion and Islamabad Traffic Police. Award Ceremony of the camp was orga-nized on 27th December, 2019. Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, National Commissioner PGGA was the Chief Guest in the cere-mony. She appreciated the spirit of ren-dering service exhibited by the Guides during the Service camp and said that Young girls with such enthusiasm can bring a positive change in the society. She also distributed certificates among the participants.


Juliette Low Seminar

Earthquake Relief Activities Mirpur

16 Days of Activism

The Juliette Low Seminar, an interna-tional leadership development pro-gramme which took place from 14th to 20th November, 2019. For the first time, the JLS had the capacity for 1,000 partic-ipants aged 20 to 30 to develop their leadership at 20 different locations around the world. The theme of the 2019 JLS was “Lead Out Loud”. The event focused on addressing gender barriers to leadership. From Pakistan Girl Guides Association 4

young girls participated in the event. Zunaira Mir from Punjab attended JLS in UK, Sarwat from Sindh went to Thailand, Zara & Sanober from Sindh went to Mal-dives. The participants got the opportunity to meet Guides from around the world in a diverse environment and according to the theme they explored how to actively tackle gender barriers to leadership and bring about positive change.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters organized a session re-garding 16 days of activism against gen-der based violence in collaboration with Human Development Foundation (HDF) on 6th December, 2019. Guides around the world celebrate 16 days of Activism every year. Focus of this year was “harassment of girls and women in the streets”. Safe Streets for girls and women and Laws regarding harassment at workplace were part of the session. Executive Di-rector Human Development Foundation Mr. Saeed-ul-Hassan and Mrs. Uzma

Shahid from Pakistan Girl Guides Associ-ation facilitated the session. At the end participants demanded that “No girl or woman should feel unsafe or experience harassment in the streets; after all, these are our streets too”.

A devastating earthquake hit Mirpur, AJ&K on 24th September, 2019. The earthquake caused 38 causalities, 665 injured and more than 1000 houses/buildings collapsed. To analyze the situation Young leaders of AJK visited Divisional Headquarters Hos-pital after the earthquake. They had

meeting with Director-General Health of AJK. Later, the staff of PGGA National Head-quarters and AJK office visited Mirpur and distributed Relief goods among the victims of earthquake. Kitchen utensils, bedding and medicines were part of the relief packs.

Government of Pakistan under the flag of “kamyab Jawan Program” arranged a six days long exposure visit of China for 100 membered Pakistani youth delega-tion, including students, young profes-sionals and members National Youth Council in supervision of Mr. Raye Tai-moor, Minister Youth Affairs Punjab. The visit was organized in collaboration with All China Youth Federation.

Ms. Farukh Avais Young Leader AJK rep-resented Pakistan Girl Guides Associa-tion. During the visit delegation visited the Beijing city sub-Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, Beijing city sub- Center planning exhibition hall, Tongzhou Grand Canal, Beijing opera, Taiyuan city (capital of the Shanxi prov-ince) and Taiyuan University of Technol-ogy.


Pakistani Youth Delegation’s visit to China

Meeting with Additional Chief Secretary AJK

International Human Rights Day

Ms. Hanifa Khanum, President Pakistan Girl Guides Association AJK had a meeting with Additional Chief Secretary AJK Mr. Farhat Ali Mir in September, 2019. The Secretary called the meeting to resolve the Issues of Guiding in AJK.

DPI colleges, DPI schools, Divisional di-rectress Schools and Secretaries of other departments were also present in the meeting. A brief presentation about Guide activities was also part of the meeting.

A Seminar on International Human Rights Day was organized by NCIH, HR Islamabad and Scholars foundation AJK. Violation of human rights in Indian occu-

pied Kashmir was the main topic of dis-cussion. Ms. Hanifa Khanum, President PGGA AJK, Guides Commissioner for Pri-vate sector and staff attended.

Warrant Test Training, AJK

Pakistan Girl Guides Association AJK or-ganized a 5 days Warrant test training at Guide House, Muzaffarabad. 15 Senior

Guide leaders and Guiders participated. Mrs .Tahira Ahmed and Miss Shamim Awan were the resource persons.

New Enrollments, AJK

Pakistan Girl Guides Association AJK or-ganized an enrollment ceremony for the Guides of OPF Public School on 22nd Oc-

tober, 2019. 78 Girl Guides were en-rolled at Guide House, Muzaffarabad.

Hike and Cookout

Pakistan Girl Guides Association AJK or-ganized a hike and cookout program for Senior Guides of Model Science College

on 21st September, 2019. 21 Senior Guides participated. During the activity Guides learnt to cook with limited re-

sources and without proper utensils. Different games and Guide Songs were part of the activity.

International Volunteers Day, AJK

International volunteer day was cele-brated at Guide house Muzaffarabad on 5th December, 2019. 30 Girl Guides par-

ticipated. Guides were briefed about the importance of volunteerism for the betterment of a society and how volun-

teers play vital role in different situa-tions.


Basic Training for Guiders Khuzdar , Baluchistan

Awareness Campaign regarding Use of Plastic Bags

Fun Camp, Sibi

Pakistan Girl Guides Association, Balu-chistan organized 5 days training for the Guiders of Khuzdar district with the sup-port of Education department and Com-missioner Khuzdar. 35 Teachers partici-pated. Purpose of the training was to start new Guide Companies in the schools of Khuzdar. In the closing ceremony Mr. Muhammad

Jan, Divisional Director Education was the Chief Guest. He along with Assistant Commissioner met the participants and appreciated the Guide program. He as-sured his full support for the promotion of Guiding in the division. Earlier Guide members had a meeting with the District Commissioner Khuzdar to initiate Guiding in the district.

The Guides from Helper Schools Quetta ran a campaign regarding “Say no to plastic” in the area around their school. 40 Guides participated. They motivated shopkeepers not to litter in streets and

use paper & cloth bags. Guides also picked the trash and garbage from their school and cleaned the surrounding area of their school.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association orga-nized a fun camp for Junior Guides in district Sibi from 26th to 27th September, 2019. 40 Junior Guides attended. The purpose of this camp was to provide opportunity to learn in a healthy envi-

ronment. Different informative and in-teresting activities were carried out by using educational method of learning by doing. Junior Guides enjoyed the Guide songs and games as well.

Executive Committee Meeting, Baluchistan

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan’s Executive Committee Meeting was held at Quetta Guide House. Begum Hassan Baloch chaired the meeting. 20 members participated. Purpose of the

meeting was to share the policies of PGGA. The procedure of elections and other Agenda items were discussed in detail.

One Day Camp, Gawadar

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan organized a Day camp for Guides at Gawadar on 21st September, 2019. 40 Guides participated in the camp. The purpose of the camp was to train the Guides to live in limited resources and be prepared for any uncertain situation.

During the camp Guides learnt tent pitching, knotting and gadget making. Confidence and team building activities were also part of the camp. District Edu-cation Officer (Female) visited the camp and appreciated the work done.

Enrollment Ceremonies, Baluchistan

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan organized enrollment ceremonies for the Guides of Government schools of Hazara Town Quetta in the month of

September, 2019. 60 Guides were en-rolled.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association, Balu-chistan organized Milad and Seerat-un- Nabi (PBUH) Conference at different

schools of Gawadar and at Guide House Quetta. 300 Guides from different schools and colleges participated.


Milad & Seerat Conference

16 Days of Activism, Baluchistan

International Volunteer Day, Baluchistan

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan has been playing a key role in work-ing with young girls and equipping them to lead a life free from all sorts of dis-criminations and violence. In this regard PGGA Baluchistan organized an event in collaboration with UN Women on 28th

November, 2019 at Guide House Quetta.

Ms. Ayesha Wadood, Executive Member PGGA Baluchistan and Head of Un Wom-en Baluchistan briefed about the factors that contribute to Gender Based Vio-lence and Violence against Women. She also highlighted the national and interna-tional laws and commitments that safe-guard the rights of Girls and Women. 70 Guides attended.

Pakistan Girl Guide Association, Baluchi-stan celebrated International Volunteer Day 2019 with Senior Guides of different colleges of Quetta at Guide House Quetta. The purpose of this day was to raise awareness about volunteerism and how volunteers can bring the positive change in the society. The need of hav-ing a pool of volunteers was highlighted

as they are part of the communities and first respondents in any situation. Begum Hassan Baloch, President PGGA, Baluchistan was paid tribute for her 40 years long volunteer services to strengthen and promote the Girl Guides Association in Baluchistan and the coun-try.

Day Camp, Quetta

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan organized a Day Camp for Girl Guides at Guide House Quetta on 5th

October, 2019. During the camp Guides learnt tent pitching, knotting, lashing and gadget making. 60 Guides participated.

Medical Camp for Seasonal Migrants

Members of Pakistan Girl Guides Associ-ation Baluchistan visited the slums area of Quetta and identified the basic health problems of the seasonal migrants resid-ing there. As a result, Pakistan Girl Guides Associa-tion Baluchistan in collaboration with Civil Hospital Quetta organized one day medical camp in the area. During the camp 10 Senior Guides assisted the doc-tors.

Doctors did basic checkups of women and children and provided them medi-cine for 2 months. They also raised awareness regarding health & hygiene and washing hands before eating or cooking. 200 women and children bene-fitted. Senior Guides played games with chil-dren and provided them religious infor-mation as well.

Hike at Sibi

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan organized an informative hike for

Girl Guides at Sibi. 70 Guides participat-ed. Theme of the hike was “say no to

plastic bags”.


7 Days Residential Camp, Quetta

Awareness Session regarding Breast Cancer and Plastic Bags

Pakistan Girl Guide Association Baluchi-stan organized 7 days Residential Camp at Guide House Quetta from 20th to 27th October, 2019. 70 Participants from different districts of Baluchistan e.g. Kalat, Mastung, Sibi, Jafferabad, Loralai, Turbat, Gawadar, Noshki, Khuzdar and Quetta attended the camp. Theme of the camp was “Say no to plastic bags”. Ms. Kulsoom Rasheed was the camp commander. Ms. Shamim Awan and Ms. Nudrat Jabeen facilitated. Mr. Nizam-udin- Mengal, Director M & E was the Chief Guest in the closing cere-mony. He visited the camp and appreci-ated the campers. Promise and law activities, knotting and lashing, gadget making, poster making, cloth bag making, environmental board game, session on MHM, action on body

confidence, disaster risk reduction, first aid and cyber harassment were part of the camp. Guides also participated in hike and cleaned the area of Hanna Urak. Mr. Zahoor Buledi, Finance Minister Ba-luchistan was the Chief Guest in the clos-ing ceremony. Begum Hassan Baloch President PGGA Baluchistan shared the history of Guiding and issues faced by the Association .The Chief Guest appreci-ated the theme of camp and encouraged the Guides to work for the betterment of society. He also announced to enhance the Grant in Aid of PGGA Baluchistan to expand Guiding in all districts of the province. Later, certificates and shields were distributed amongst the partici-pants.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan organized an orientation session regarding Guiding at Government Girls High School & College Khuzdar. 200 stu-

dents participated. During the session awareness regarding Breast Cancer and harmful effects of using plastic bags were also discussed in detail.

Session against Use of Plastic Bags, Sibi

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan organized a session against use of plastic bags at Sibi on 28th September,

2019. 40 Girl Guides participated. Guides were informed about the disadvantages and harmful effect of plastic bags for

environment. Later, Guides made cloth bags to replace plastic bags.

International Day of the Girl

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan celebrated International Day of the Girl on 5th October, 2019 at Guide House Quetta. The theme of the day was” Girl

Force”. During the event girls were mo-tivated to believe in themselves and make clear path regarding their future and what goals and objective they wants

to achieve. Storytelling, singing, poetry and other activities were carried out to highlight the skills and abilities of the girls. 60 Guides participated.

Fundraising for Kashmiris

Pakistan Girl Guides Association, Balu-chistan in collaboration with Directorate of Colleges organized fundraising events

in different colleges of Quetta for Kash-mir Cause. Guides collected funds for the

migrants of LOC and Earthquake vic-tims. 1000 participated.


Day Camp for Guides, Ghizer

Session on Health & Hygiene

Pakistan Girl Guides Association GB or-ganized a Day Camp for Junior Guides and Girl Guides at Government Girls Primary School Dalnati Ghizer. 46

Guides participated. Introduction to Guide principles , Knotting, Lashing, Tent Pitching, Hike and cook out were part of the camp.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Gilgit Baltistan organized a session on Health & Hygiene at Government Girls Primary School Mominabad in collaboration with

Imamia Complex Ghanish Hunza. Dental check-ups of students were also done during the session.

Workshop on Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Baluchistan

UN Women organized one day work-shop on Protection from Sexual Exploita-tion & Abuse (PSEA) Training for Imple-menting Partners on 8th October, 2019

at Quetta. The workshop was about sur-vival of women in male dominating soci-ety and how the other factors are also exploiting dignity of women and chil-

dren. Staff members and young leaders participated.

Consultative Workshop on Women with Disabilities

Un Women organized a workshop on “Women with Disabilities” at Quetta. The purpose of this workshop was to discuss the actual number of persons

with disabilities, their problems and the issues they are facing to survive. Success stories of Disable women were also shared during the workshop. Guide

members also shared their work with Girls and Women with disabilities.

Visit of Geological Department

Considering the importance of STEM for girls and request of Guides, Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchistan orga-

nized a visit to the Geological Depart-ment Quetta. 60 Guides participated. During the visit Guides were briefed

about the geological structure of moun-tains, stones and sand from different countries and Pakistan.

Workshop on MHFA

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Baluchi-stan organized one day workshop on MHFA (Mental Health First Aid). During

the workshop Guides were briefed about symptoms of depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Different activities high-

lighting the ways to address these is-sues were conducted during the work-shop.

Meeting with Guiders

Pakistan Girl Guides Association GB had a meeting with Guiders of District Hunza and Ghizer on 3rd and 5th September, 2019. Guide activities in the districts,

reporting mechanism and procedure of Award files was discussed in detail. 22 Guiders attended the meeting.

Day Camp, Gilgit

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Gilgit Baltistan organized Day Camp for Junior Guides and Girl Guides at Begum Waqar-un-Nisa Government Girls Model Higher

Secondary School Kashrote Gilgit from 20th to 22nd September, 2019. 65 Guides participated.


Teachers Day Celebrations

Hike for Girl Guides, GB

Training for Leaders

Junior Guides of Government Girls School Mominabad Hunza celebrated Teachers Day on 5th October, 2019. Role

of Teachers for the betterment of society was emphasized.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Gilgit Baltistan organized a Hike for Girl Guides at Ghizer. 73 Guides and 6 Leaders par-

ticipated. Importance of Team work and protecting the nature was the objective of the camp.

Open Companies of Gilgit Baltistan orga-

nized training for Leaders at Hasis Gold-

en Jubilee Community Centre from 22nd

to 24th November, 2019. The training

was organized in collaboration with Re-

gional Council Gupis Yasin. 35 Leaders

participated.

World Food Day

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Gilgit Baltistan celebrated world food Day at

Government Girls Primary school Dalnati Ghizer on 20th October, 2019.

Workshop on Reproductive Health

Pakistan Girl Guides Association GB or-ganized a workshop on Reproductive Health at Government Girls Inter College Ghakuch Ghizer in collaboration with Aga Khan Health Service Pakistan. Dr.

Nelum facilitated. Health screening was also part of the workshop. Vaccination of college Students was also done in No-vember, 2019.

Social Service Project

Senior Guides of Fatima Jinnah Degree College Gilgit started working on a social service project. In this regard they visit-

ed Seena Health Centre to meet Special people and distributed gifts among them.

Seminar on Population Control

Population welfare department of Gilgit Baltistan organized a Seminar on Popu-

lation Control on 2nd December, 2019. Guide members participated.

Session on Harassment Pakistan Girl Guides Association GB orga-nized a session on Harassment at Govern-ment Girls Model Higher Secondary School Kashrote, Gilgit. 70 Students attended the session.

New Enrolments, ICT

Pakistan Girl Guides Association ICT enrolled 470 new Junior Guides, 345 Girl

Guides and 260 Senior Guides from Sep-tember to December, 2019.

Baking Workshops, ICT

Pakistan Girl Guides Association ICT or-ganized Baking Workshops at Sultana Foundation Degree College and Fatima

Public School & College Berma Town. During the workshops Senior Guides learnt to bake pizza.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association ICT or-

ganized Awareness Session regarding

Dengue for the Girl Guides on 3rd Octo-

ber, 2019. Another session was orga-

nized in collaboration with National Agri-

culture Research Centre (NARC). Later,

awareness campaigns were run in 15

educational institutions of Islamabad.

200 Guides participated.


Dengue Awareness Sessions & Campaign

Junior Guide Fun Carnival (Mela)

Girls Leadership and Life Skills Training Session

PGGA ICT organized a Fun Carnival

(Mela) for Junior Guides on 22nd Octo-

ber, 2019. More than 500 Guides be-

longing to 30 educational institutes par-

ticipated. 33 orphan girls from Human

Appeal NGO also participated. The Hu-

man Appeal presented a puppet show

on the topic of ''Child Protection and

Girls Education''. Activities like Magic

Show, Quiz, Jumping Castle, Face

Painting, Mehndi Stalls, Food Stalls,

Songs, Games and Photo Booth were

part of the fun carnival.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association ICT in collaboration with Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) organized two days training on leadership skills from 29th to 30th October, 2019. Focus of the Training was on skills required to be a good lead-er and how to implement them in day-to-day decision-making. Ms. Rehana Sheikh Gender Specialist, Ms. Zehra Ar-

shad Country Director PCE, Ms. Rubeha Tahir and Ms. Ayesha Mushtaq were the resource persons. They informed the girls about the responsible usage of digi-tal media, citizen journalism, harass-ment/privacy issues, gender empower-ment, and body positivity. 100 Senior Guides participated.

Day Camp for Senior Guides


ganized 2 Days Camp for Senior Guides

from 23rd to 24th October, 2019. The

theme of the camp was Fit and Fitness.

250 Senior Guides from 10 colleges of

Islamabad participated.

Hike and Cookout

Pakistan Girl Guides Association ICT or-ganized several Hikes and Cookouts for Senior Guides at Margalla Hills Trail 5 in the month of October, 2019. 475 Guides

from 15 educational institutions of Islam-abad participated. 7 Hikes were also or-ganized by open companies. 56 Senior Guides participated.

Educational Visit for Junior Guides

Pakistan Girl Guides Association ICT or-ganized an educational visit of Mar-ghazar Zoo for Junior Guides in October, 2019. Visiting the zoo helped the Guides to understand the importance of taking care of environment. As the Guides walked around the zoo they learnt a

unique story about each animal. 172 Guides from Islamabad Model College for Girls, F-6/2, Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2, Islamabad Model College for Girls, G-10/4 and Islamabad Model School, F-6/1 participated.


Art Competition regarding Barriers to Girls’ Education

International Day of the Girl, ICT

Kashmir Solidarity Walk

Guides of PGGA ICT participated in the

event “BOL K LAB AZAD HAIN TERAY”

organized by Pakistan Collation of Edu-

cation" at PAFSOM Arena, Islamabad.

The youth-based and youth-led art

event highlighted issues like girls’ educa-

tion, inclusivity and women’s empower-

ment using visual and performing art.

The theme of paintings was “Barriers to

Girls’ Education”. From total 150

paintings, 110 were submitted by the

Guides of ICT. Federal Parliamentary

Secretary for Federal Education and Pro-

fessional Training Ms. Wajiha Akram was

the Chief Guest. The first three positions

were achieved by the Guides. Adina Saj-

jad Young leader won 1st position and

Rs.10000 cash prize, Nabeeha Zahid Girl

Guide from KRL Model College got the

2nd position and Rs. 7000 cash prize and

Sonia Sakhawat Senior Guide from Islam-

abad Model College for Girls, I-8/3 got

the 3rd position and Rs.5000 Cash prize.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association ICT cele-brated the International day of the girl in collaboration with Ministry of Human Rights. The Ministry of Human Rights launched Truck Art Advocacy and Awareness regarding Rights of the Child on 11th October, 2019. Six trucks con-veyed the messages related to the rights of the Girl Child. Renowned Actress Me-hwish Hayat was the good will ambassa-dor for the event. Whereas Shreen Mazari Federal Minister for Human Rights, Samar Minallah, Human Rights activist, and Asad Umar Federal Minister

for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives also talked about the initiative of using truck art as a tool for advocacy. Another event was celebrated at Paki-stan Girl Guides Association National Headquarter Islamabad on 22nd October, 2019 with Junior Guides. Girls shared important stories from their lives with their fellow Guides. On 24th October, 2019 Senior Guides and Girl Guides also celebrated by making cards of interna-tional day of the girl.


ganized Kashmir Solidarity Walk on 13th

September, 2019 at Islamabad Model

School for Girls (VI-X), I-9/4. Guides of

Islamabad Model School for Girls (VI-X),

F-6/1 participated in a walk organized by

National Agriculture Research Centre

(NARC).

Teacher’s Day Celebration

Guides of ICT celebrated Teachers day at

Islamabad Model School for Girls G-9/2

on 5th October, 2019. Junior Guides

along with other students made beauti-

ful cards for their teachers. These cards

were exhibited on the school notice

board.

Pink Lady Campaign

Guides of Pakistan Girl Guides Associa-

tion ICT participated in Breast Cancer

Awareness Walk “PINK LADY CAM-

PAIGN” organized by Shifa Foundation at

Shifa Medical College H-8, Islamabad on

7th November, 2019.


ganized a Residential Camp for Senior

Guides from 2nd to 6th December, 2019.

The theme of the Camp was “Face the

Challenges”. The program aimed to pre-

pare the Senior Guides for leadership,

better citizenship and emergencies. Dur-

ing the Camp the Senior Guides learnt

team work and skills in a fun and healthy

way. Mrs. Sughra Alam, Senior Trainer

from Punjab was the Camp Commander.

40 Guides and leaders from Islamabad

Model College for Girls F-8/1, Islamabad

Model College for Girls I-8/2, Islamabad

Model School for Girls G-6/2, I Islamabad

Model College for Girls Rawat and Islam-

abad Model College for Girls Tarlai par-

ticipated.

Knotting & Lashing, Gadgets making,

First aid training by Rescue 1122, Cam-

paign on'' Say no to Plastic bags and ac-

tivities on 16 days of activism were part

of the camp. Guides made posters/

banners and photo booths regarding ''16

days of activism''. Guides also celebrated

'' International Day of Volunteers'' with

zeal and enthusiasm.


Senior Guide Residential Camp

The Asian Children Summit Bangkok, 2019

Defense Day Celebrations, KP

The South Asia Initiative to End Vio-

lence against Children (SAIEVAC) is an

inter-governmental apex body of

SAARC working for ending violence

against children in the Region. Pakistan

is playing a leading role in the joint en-

deavors to end violence against chil-

dren in the region. The SAIEVAC has

organized the Asian Children’s Summit

in Bangkok from 25th to 30th November,

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP cele-

brated Defense day of Pakistan on 6th

September, 2019 at Government Middle

School Gulshan Rehman. Junior Guides

made this day memorable by conducting

different activities and presenting skits

to pay tribute to national martyrs for

their sacrifices to save our homeland.

The event was concluded with the

peaceful walk for the freedom of Indian

occupied Kashmir. Defense Day was also

celebrated at Government Girls Primary

School Gulshan Rehman.

2019. Ms. Anum Majeed Senior Guide of

PGGA ICT from Islamabad Model College

for Girls F-7/2 Post Graduate attended the

event.

First Aid Trainings, KP

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP orga-

nized 2 days First Aid training in collabo-

ration with IRC Peshawar for the newly

enrolled Junior Guide company of the

Smart School from 16th to 17th Septem-

ber, 2019.

Two days Basic First Aid training for the

Junior Guides company of Frontier Mod-

el School for Girls Peshawar was orga-

nized on 10th October, 2019.

International Peace Day


brated International Peace Day with the

theme of Climate Change and Action for

Peace at Guide House on 21st Septem-

ber, 2019. Mrs. Khalida Zafar Iqbal Jagara

(Wife of Ex- Governor KP) was the Chief

Guest.


Action on Body Confidence

English Language Classes for Staff

Breast Cancer Awareness Drive

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP con-

ducted training on Action on Body Confi-

dence for Girl Guides Company of Gov-

ernment Middle School Chamkani on 3rd

October, 2019.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP orga-nized 2 days English language classes for staff and members on 27th and 28th Sep-tember, 2019. Mrs. Rashida Khan facili-

tated. Rules of speaking English in every-day and professional lives were dis-cussed in detail.

A Breast Cancer Awareness Drive was organized at the residence of Core Com-mander Peshawar on 16th October, 2019. Mrs. Tasneem Zahir Shah President KP and Ms. Faiza Babar Vice President and

Executive Members attended. Staff & Young leaders of PGGA KP facilitated and gave pink ribbons to all the honorable guests participating in the event.

World Breast Cancer Day

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP cele-brated the World Breast Cancer Day at Guide House Peshawar on 17th October, 2019. Mrs. Saima Rahim Vice President

of National Bank was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Rose and Dr. Safoora were the guests of honor.

Sessions regarding Islamic Teachings

PGGA Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa organized a session regarding Islamic Teachings on 19th October, 2019. Ms. Farhat Sawal, Executive Member facilitated. Three Hadiths and their meanings and concept were discussed in detail.

A session on religious education was organized for community women on 15th November, 2019. Another session was organized for the children of Peshawar orphanage on 21st December, 2019.

Donation of School Uniforms

President of Pakistan Girl Guides Associ-ation KP donated 50 School Uniforms to the students of Government Girls Prima-ry School Gulshan Rehman. The students

went to market with the President and Executive Members of PGGA on 21st Oc-tober, 2019 to purchase sweaters, socks and shoes.

Work Camp, KP

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP orga-

nized a work camp for Junior Guides of

Government Gulshan -e- Rehman School

on 24th October, 2019.

Orientation at Peshawar Public School

PGGA KP organized an orientation for the students of Peshawar Public School and College for Girls on 26th November,

2019. 150 students participated. They were briefed about Guiding and its bene-fits for girls.

Vice President PGGA KP Mrs. Faiza Adil

attended the launching ceremony of

“Say No to Plastic Bags” at KP Legislative

Assembly. Different stakeholders includ-

ing UNDP & Green Leaf Society attended

the event. The role of Girl Guides & their

contributions for the cause were appre-

ciated. PGGA KP has contributed in the

project by making fabric bags.


Say No to Plastic Bags

Basic Training for Guiders, KP

New Enrollments, KP

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP orga-nized 4 days Basic Training for Guiders at Guide House Peshawar from 28th to 31st October, 2019. 10 Guiders from six

different private schools participated. Basic information about Guiding was part of the training.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP orga-nized an enrollment ceremony for Sen-ior Guides of Government Lady Griffith School on 15th November, 2019. 32 Sen-ior Guides were enrolled.

32 Girl Guides were also enrolled at Gov-ernment School Gul Bahar on 20th No-vember, 2019.

Awareness Session regarding Environmental Protection

On the invitation of Begum Fatima Sha-heen 20 Guides and their leaders attend-ed a motivational awareness session regarding environmental protection on 31st October, 2019 at Garrison Recrea-

tional Complex. Dr. Touseef from Khyber Medical Univer-sity facilitated. Different ways to pro-tecting our planet from the pollution were discussed.

Celebration of Iqbal Day

On the invitation of Government School Gulshan Rehman PGGA team celebrated Allama Iqbal day on 9th November 2019 at the school premises. Junior Guides ,

Leaders & teachers jointly planned and presented different activities such as speeches, skits, national songs and quiz competition.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, KP

PGGA KP Chapter organized EID Milad- un- Nabi at Guide House on 19th Novem-ber, 2019. The participants presented Hamd, Naats and speeches regarding

Life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and importance of implementing his preachings in our lives.

Session on Art & Crafts

Pakistan Girl Guides Association KP orga-nized session on Art & Craft at Frontier

Model School for Girls Peshawar from 2nd to 3rd December, 2019.


Discussion regarding Women Empowerment

Seminar regarding Violence against Women

Session on Mental Health Awareness

PGGA KP organized a Discussion regard-

ing Women Empowerment under the

banner of Parwan-e-Khanum with the

collaboration of nine renowned institu-

tions of Peshawar on 5th December,

2019. The objective of the event was to

unite young females on a single platform

to enhance their entrepreneurial skills,

experience and networking. Mrs. Kazim

Niaz (Chief Secretary) was the Chief

Guest. The famous female leading pro-

fessionals of the KP were invited to dis-

cuss about the challenges they faced in

their practical life and career path. It was

an inspirational discussion for the stu-

dents of the participating schools and

colleges. An MOU was also signed with

the University of Science and Technology

Peshawar for the collaboration regarding

women empowerment.

PGGA KP organized a Seminar regarding

Violence against Women and Interna-

tional Human Rights Day on 9th Decem-

ber, 2019. Guides, Guiders and teachers

from different government & private

schools participated. Activities from the

WAGGGS activity pack on Gender Based

Violence were part of the program.

Ms. Nihal Director Hawa Lur, Ms. Zeenat

from Blue Veins and Ms. Rubina Qureshi

Principal of Government Girls Higher

Secondary School Lady Griffth highlight-

ed many important points.

PGGA KP organized a session on Mental

Health awareness at Peshawar Public

School & College on 17th December,

2019. Students of 1st & 2nd year partici-

pated. Psychiatrists of Sadia Shafiq Clinic

facilitated the session. They explained

the reasons of unhealthy mind disorder

in the females and the reasons of in-

creasing this issue in the society. They

gave tips and advice to the participants

to deal with the issue.

World Mountains Day


brated World Mountains Day at Dahar

Mountain on 11th December, 2019.

Theme of the day was “Mountains-

Matter of Youth”. Girl Guides of Govern-

ment Girls High School Upper Brep

Chitral participated. Activities like hiking,

poster making, quiz competition and

cook out were part of the celebrations.

New Enrollments, Punjab

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Punjab

enrolled 1,976 new Girl Guides, 348 Sen-

ior Guides and 32 Junior Guides from

September to December, 2019 in district

Sargodha, Pakpattan, Khushab, Sahiwal,

Chichawatni, Kasur, Lahore, Nankana

Sahib, Narowal, Jhang, Vehari, D. G.

Khan, Chinniot, Shiekhupura, Khushab,

Faisalabad and Muzaffargarh.


organized 6 day camps in October, 2019

in District Okara, Kasur, Shiekhupura and

Sargodha. 201 Girl Guides participated.


Day Camps, Punjab

International Day of the Girl

Global Hand Washing Day

Guides of Pakistan Girl Guides Associa-

tion Punjab celebrated International Day

of the Girl in October 2019. The day was

celebrated in district Sahiwal, Nankana

Sahib, Lahore, Okara, Chakwal, Attok,

Jhang, Chinniot, D.G. Khan and Muzaffar-

garh. 1900 Guides participated.

Guides of Punjab observed Global Hand

Washing Day in October 2019 at district

Attock, Lahore, Chakwal and Nankana

Sahib. 170 Guides participated.


organized 23 Work Camps in October

and November, 2019. 822 Girl Guides

participated. The work camps were orga-

nized at Attock, Jhang, Shiekhupura, Fai-

salabad and Nankana Sahib.

Work Camps

World Food Day

Guides of Punjab celebrated World Food

Day in October, 2019 with the theme

“Our Actions Are Our Future, Healthy

Diets”. The Day was celebrated in dis-

trict Okara, Muzaffargarh, Chakwal, D. G.

Khan, Attock, Jhang, Lahore, Nankana

Sahib, Chinniot, Khushab and Vehari. 910

Guides participated.

Celebration of Iqbal Day


celebrated Iqbal Day on 9th November,

2019 in district Attock, Bahawalpur, Fai-

salabad, Kasur, Muzaffargarh, D. G.

Khan, Sahiwal, Jhang, Mianwali, Lahore,

Hafizabad, Narowal, Layyah and Vehari.


World Teachers Day

World Teachers Day was celebrated by

PGGA Punjab on 5th October, 2019 in

Attock, Muzaffargarh, Chakwal, Narowal,

Lahore, Faisalabad and D. G. Khan. 281


Universal Children Day


celebrated Universal Children Day on

20th November, 2019 in district Lahore,

Jhang, Hafizabad, Narowal, Attock, Mi-

anwali, Bahawalpur and D. G. Khan. 1315

Guides and members participated.


Commencement of Girl Guiding in Private Schools

Basic Training for New Trainers

Visit of Chichawatni by President PGGA Punjab

A ceremony to re-launch Guiding in the

private educational institutes was orga-

nized at Agriculture University Faisala-

bad. Begum Parveen Sarwar, Wife of the

Governor Punjab and President of PGGA

Punjab was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Tazeen

Fazal Deputy National Commissioner

and Dr. Nighat Arshad Executive Mem-

ber, along with Trainers, Guiders, Princi-

pals and 500 Girl Guides from district

Faisalabad participated. In her address,

Begum Parveen Sarwar expressed that it

is very important to start Guide Compa-

nies in every Government and Private

school as Guiding polishes the skills of

girls and bring forward their hidden po-

tentials. Begum Parveen Sarwar also

participated in breast cancer seminar

organized by PGGA Punjab.

Pakistan Girl Guides Association, Punjab

organized Basic Training for new trainers

at Provincial Headquarter Lahore from

1st to 31st October, 2019. Five trainers

from district Bahawalpur, Multan and

Rawalpindi participated. Sessions re-

garding International Guiding, WAGGGS,

Company Management, Patrol System,

Networking, Annual Program, Enroll-

ment Program, 8 Points Program, Social

Welfare Plans, Types of Camping, Out-

door Activities, Hike & Cookout, Informal

Education, Awards & Shields, Events,

Thinking Day, Free Being Me, Action on

Body Confidence, Basic Computer Skills

etc. were part of the training.

Begum Parveen Sarwar, Wife of the Gov-

ernor and President PGGA Punjab visited

Tehsil Chichawatni on 7th December,

2019. Mrs. Nadeema Zafar Executive

Member along with trainers accompa-

nied her. On this occasion 6 Day camp

was organized. 480 Guides from 43

Schools participated. Guides also dis-

played the stalls of Art & Crafts and pre-

sented the food to the Chief Guest they

cooked outdoor without using proper

utensils. They presented a tableau re-

garding importance of Fist Aid. The Chief

Guest appreciated the efforts of the

Guides and distributed certificates.

Begum Governor also planted a sapling.

During her visit Begum Parveen Sarwar

visited Crescent College Chichawatni and

attended a seminar on breast cancer.

Visit to Human Rights Institutions

PGGA Punjab in collaboration with Awam Pakistan organized a visit to Hu-man Rights Institutions for Senior Guides

from 22nd to 24th October, 2019. 20 Sen-ior Guides from different districts of Pun-jab participated.

Seminars on Peace

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Punjab organized 3 Peace Seminars in the month of October and November, 2019

at Lahore, Shiekhupura and Nankana Sahib. Debates regarding promotion of peace were part of the programs. Parlia-

mentarians also participated in the seminars.

PGGA Punjab in collaboration with Dem-

ocratic Commission for Human Develop-

ment (DCHD) organized Child Rights Ed-

ucation Training Program from 21st to

23rd November and 3rd to 5th December,

2019 at Provincial Headquarters Lahore.

95 Guides from Sargodha, Lahore,

Shiekhupura and Karbath Village partici-

pated. Dr. Tanveer Jahan Executive Di-

rector of DCHD delivered informative

sessions and raised awareness regarding

Child Rights, Good Touch Bad Touch,

Corporal Punishment, Child Marriages,

Discriminatory Behavior & Communica-

tion, etc. Puppet show and visit of histor-

ical places of Lahore through double

decker bus was also part of the program.


Child Rights Education Program

16 Days of Activism, Punjab

Breast Cancer Awareness Seminars

16 Days of Activism Campaign was run

by PGGA Punjab from 25th November to

10th December, 2019. Seminars were

organized on gender-based violence at

Provincial Headquarters, Lahore, D. G.

Khan, Nankana Sahib and Bahawalpur to

raise awareness. Guides performed

tabelaus on types of abuses, street and

sexual harassment. 1481 Girl Guides par-

ticipated in these seminars.

In the Seminar organized at Provincial

Headquarters on 5th December 2019,

Begum Parveen Sarwar, President PGGA

Punjab and Aijaz Alam Augustin were the

chief guests.


organized several Seminars in the month

of November, 2019 at Governor House

Lahore and Colleges of Lahore & Sargo-

dha. President PGGA Punjab Begum

Governor Parveen Sarwar was the Chief

Guest in the Seminar organized at Gover-

nor House. 1600 Guide participated in

the seminars.

Remembering the Martyr of APS

Government Islamia College Mian Chan-

nu organized a ceremony in remem-

brance of Martyrs of APS incident. Mrs.

Tazeen Fazal Dy. National Commissioner,

Mrs. Nadeema Zafar, Begum Safia Ishaq,

Ms. Ghazala Shaheen Executive Mem-

bers and Trainers attended the program.

200 Guides and students participated.

Mrs. Tazeen Fazal highlighted the role of

responsible citizens. She also shared the

basic information of Guiding. Mrs.

Nadeema Zafar shared the importance of

shields &awards. The delegation of

PGGA Punjab also visited District Multan

and discussed upcoming events & pro-

grams at Multan Guide House.

First Aid Training


organized several First Aid Trainings in

colleboration with resuce 1122 at

Chiniot, Kasur, Lahore, Okara and Jhang

during the months of October and No-

vember, 2019. 598 Girl Guides participat-

ed.


First Aid Trainings Sindh

Workshop on Shield & Awards

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Sindh

organized First Aid Trainings for Girl

Guides in nine different schools of Hy-

derabad region in the months of Sep-

tember, October and November 2019.



organized a Workshop on Shield &

Awards in the Month of September,

2019 at Comprehensive School Hirabad,

Hyderabad. 9 Guiders participated.

Workshop on Dengue and Thalassemia

Pakistan Girl Guides Association Punjab organized an informative workshop in collaboration with Safe Life Thalassemia Centre at Government Girls High School

Village 79 Shamali Sargodha. 200 partici-pants including Mr. Manzoor District Education Officer and representative of health department attended. Resource

Persons imparted informative session on Thalassemia and Dengue. Guides also made posters and models regard-ing dengue.

Educational & Recreational Visit of Lahore

Guides of D. G. Khan, Tonsa Sharif and Kot Chatta visited Lahore on 30th No-vember, 2019 for an education and rec-

reational trip. Participants visited the Chief Minister House and met Dr. Yasmin

Rashid, Minister of Health Punjab as well.

Patrol Leaders Training

Pakistan Girl Guide Association Punjab organized Trainings for Patrol Leaders at

Narowal, Mianwali, Lahore, Khushab, Okara and Jhang in October and Novem-

ber, 2019. 273 Girl Guides participated.

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Quaid-e-Azam Day was celebrated by the Guides of district Bahawalpur, Mu-

zaffargarh and D. G. Khan on 25th Decem-ber, 2019. 800 participated.

Orientation for Commissioners & Potential Trainers, Karachi


organized an Orientation for District

Guide Commissioners & nominated Po-

tential Trainers at Guide House Karachi.

The purpose of the orientation was to

streamline the Guide activities and in-

crease the Guide membership in all dis-

tricts of Karachi.

Orientation for Guide Commissioners & Potential Trainers


organized an Orientation for District

Guide Commissioners & Potential Train-

ers from all districts of Hyderabad region

and Nawabshah at Guide House Hydera-

bad. The purpose of the orientation was

to increase the Guide membership in

Sindh.

Proficiency Badges, Sindh

530 Junior Guides and 410 Girl Guides of


completed 13 different Proficiency Badg-

es during September to December, 2019.


organized 14 work camps for Girl Guides

at Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur Re-

gion. 374 Girl Guides participated. Three

work camps were organized for Junior

Guides in Karachi Region. 98 Junior



Work Camps, Sindh

New Enrollments, Sindh

Visit of Aashiyana Old Home


enrolled ten new Guide companies with

201 Girl Guides in Karachi, Hyderabad

and Sukkur region from September to

December, 2019.

6 Junior Guides and 3 Girl Guides with

their leaders and Trainer from district

East Karachi visited Aashiyana Old Home

on International Day of Older Persons,

1st October, 2019. They gifted dresses to

the people living there on behalf of Paki-

stan Girl Guides Association Sindh as a

gesture of love.

Each One Teach One

40 Guides of Hyderabad District com-

pleted Adult Literacy Program “Each One

Teach One” during September to Decem-

ber, 2019.

Death Anniversary of Quaid- e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

On the occasion of Death Anniversary of

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Quran Khwani and debate Competitions

were organized at company level in

different schools of Karachi and Hydera-

bad. 90 Guides participated.

Donation of Uniforms

99 Guides of Hyderabad and Karachi

region collected funds and donated

school uniforms and shoes to 25 needy

students.

Donation of Guide Books A Guider of Karachi donated 16 Hand-books of Girl Guides to the newly en-rolled as they were not able to pur-chase.

Tree Plantation 250 Guides of Hyderabad participated

in Tree Plantation from September to

December, 2019.

Defense Day Celebrations, Sindh


Karachi and Hyderabad region celebrat-

ed Defense Day at company and town

level. During the program Guides pre-

sented Tableaus, Speeches and Songs.

World Peace Day


different districts of Karachi and Hydera-

bad celebrated the day at company level

by performing Tableau, delivering

speeches etc.


Eid Milad-un-Nabi

16 Days of Activism, Sindh


organized a Mehfil-e-Milad at Guide

House Karachi. 30 Junior Guides and 30

Girl Guides along with 12 Guiders and

trainers participated. 314 Guides of Kara-

chi and Hyderabad also celebrated the

day by organizing Milad at company lev-

el.

40 Junior Guides and 148 Girl Guides

from all districts of Karachi region cele-

brated 16 days of activism by doing

different activities from activity pack.

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Birthday of father of the nation was cel-

ebrated in Hyderabad region in a Unique

way initiated by Director of Education

Syed Ghulam Rasool Shah. Guides visit-

ed the hospitals and celebrated the day

with the patients. The purpose of cele-

brating the day in this way was to pro-

mote Guiding in all districts of Hydera-

bad.

For the promotion of Guiding and to mo-

tivate the Girls of Interior Sindh for join-

ing Guiding, non-guides were also includ-

ed in the celebrations.

Junior Guides and Girl Guides from

different districts of Karachi also cele-

brated Quaid-e- Azam Day on Company

level.

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