| International Events As a member
of GirlGuiding New Zealand you can apply for any of the events listed
on our events page.
If you are from overseas and wish to apply for
an event in New Zealand, please do so through your own Association. click
here to see what's on
Penfriend
Scheme Any member of GirlGuiding aged 9 years and over can apply
to our Penfriend Secretary for a penfriend in another country. A unit can also
apply for a link with a unit from another country – this option is becoming
more popular with the use of e-mail. Your regional events and international co-ordinator
holds penfriend request forms. If it is easier for you, either write or email
the penfriend secretary. Email info@girlguidingnz.org.nz
for details.
Provide the National Penfriend Secretary with
your name, address, age and the names of three countries where you would like
a penfriend. Include a stamped, addressed envelope for reply if you are writing
by post. If you are seeking a unit link rather than an individual penfriend, please
also advise the unit name. Friendship Badge  Many
countries, including New Zealand, produce a special friendship badge. These badges
are not worn by anyone in their own country – they are used as gifts to overseas
GirlGuiding members – either when they are visiting New Zealand or when you are
visiting their country. The badge can be ordered from the GirlGuiding New Zealand Mail
Order Service.
The kotuku was selected for the New Zealand
friendship badge to represent freedom and friendship between peoples. The kotuku
is significant in Maori culture because it is believed that no person will die
before they have seen the kotuku. In this way it signifies hope as well as freedom
and friendship. The kotuku flies in the blue of Ranginui, above the green of Papatuanuku,
representing this land. Mutual
Aid  Since
it was introduced in 1968, the Mutual Aid Scheme has supported many projects around
the world, eg health, literacy, environment, vocational skills, training and many
others. It has also assisted some associations with the purchase of vital equipment,
employment of full time trainers, training of leaders and the publication of handbooks
and manuals.
Email Info@girlguidingnz.org.nz
for details on current projects.
The Mutual Aid scheme
focuses on projects that : - directly benefit girls and
young women
- make a difference to the individual or the community
- have
a human interest
- have a community development aspect
Friend of the Four World Centres  This
is a scheme where individuals and units can show their support of the four World
Centres. The annual subscription is $10 – in return this entitles you to
wear the Four World Centres badge available from the Friend of the Four World
Centres Secretary. Email Info@girlguidingnz.org.nz
for details
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