2. The Brigade International Structure
• The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC)
• The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) is the co-
ordinating and communication arm of 'The Girls' Brigade' in the
World. The GBIC, comprising representatives from over 60
countries in which The Girls’ Brigade functions, meets once
every four years in locations around the world. The role of the
Girls’ Brigade International Council is to:
• adopt policies and principles for the operation of the Girls'
Brigade in the world
• recognise Girls' Brigade work in new countries
• preserve the integrity of the Girls' Brigade world-wide
• seek out appropriate partners for extension work
• seek financial support
• communicate opportunities for extension work
• facilitate communication among Girls' Brigade countries
• accept new countries in the Girls' Brigade International Council
:http://www.gbic.org/structure/
3. African Fellowship
1. Botswana (149)
2. Democratic Republic of Congo
3. Ghana (6,000)
4. Kenya (4,050)
5. Malawi (184)
6. Namibia
7. Nigeria (14,961)
8. Sierra Leone (338)
9. South Africa (1,664)
10. Swaziland (125)
11. Tanzania (600)
12. Uganda (1,217)
13. Zambia (3,090)
14. Zimbabwe (671)
Europe Fellowship
1. England and Wales (600)
2. Republic of Ireland (1,868)
3. Northern Ireland (22,540)
4. Romania (92)
5. Scotland (13,753)
6. Kosovo (15)
The organization operates in over 60
countries worldwide.
Since 1998, International Conferences has
been held every four years.
4. Pacific Fellowship
1. American Samoa (98)
2. Australia (5,703)
3. Cook Islands (400)
4. Kiribati
5. New Zealand (3,934)
6. Niue (154)
7. Papua New Guinea (1,000)
8. Samoa
9. Solomon Islands (1,877)
10. Tonga (93)
11. Tokelau
12. Tuvalu
13. Vanuatu
Asian Fellowship
1. Bangladesh (215)
2. Brunei (65)
3. Cambodia
4. Hong Kong (1,700)
5. India (125)
6. Malaysia (3,145)
7. Mongolia (55)
8. Philippines (1,100)
9. Siberia (20)
10. Singapore (3,695)
11. Thailand (1,205)
12. Western New Guinea (43)
5. Caribbean and Americas Fellowship
• Anguilla (132)
• Antigua (210)
• Bahamas (653)
• Belize (67)
• Bermuda (20)
• Brazil (216)
• British Virgin Islands (181)
• Canada (20)
• Cayman Islands (299)
• Curaçao
• Dominica (82)
• Haiti (40)
• Jamaica (1,032)
• Montserrat (24)
• Nevis (92)
• Sint Eustatius (28)
• Saint Kitts (296)
• Saint Martin (215)
• Saint Vincent (64)
• Trinidad & Tobago (86)
• United States (105)
6. The International Vice-Presidents
• African Fellowship:
Bridget Leher (Zimbabwe) is the Fellowship Chairman
• Europe Fellowship:
Vivienne Aitchison (England and Wales) is the Fellowship Chairman
• Pacific Fellowship:
Jennifer Box (New Zealand) is the Fellowship Chairman
• Asian Fellowship:
Sally Chew (Singapore) is the Fellowship Chairman
• Caribbean and Americas Fellowship:
Andrea Stevens (Cayman Islands) is the Fellowship Chairman
7. The Girls’ Brigade, Scotland
The upcoming event would be ‘Developing the Vision’. Funding has been
secured for this strategic initiative that will be led by the new Executive as
from September 2011. This is designed to build on the work undertaken in
recent years and will involve Executive, Commissioners, Group Leaders,
Chaplains, Captains and young leaders in a series of one day events.
The following event that is taking place from the 10 Mar 2012 - 11 Mar
2012 is the ‘Camp Coordinator's Training’.This training will be provided by
the Camp Group and is required to be followed up by a separate practical
element which will allow participants to put the knowledge learned into
operation. This training course is aimed at Officers who wish to equip
themselves with the skills necessary to lead a camp. Participants must
hold an up to date Campers Certificate before being allowed to participate
in this course.
8. The Girls’ Brigade, Scotland
• P1 - P3: Explorers
• The Explorers is the youngest section of the Girls' Brigade, focusing
on helping girls who are just beginning their educational journey to
take part in the GB Journey.
• P4 - P7: Juniors
• Juniors is the section for girls' who have reached primary 4 and are
willing to take the next great step of the GB Journey or even start
their own GB Journey if they choose to join at this stage.
• Secondary: Brigaders
• Brigaders is the third and final stage of the GB Journey and is for
Young women of Secondary School age.
9. The Girls’ Brigade, Scotland
• Executive Group
• The Executive Group of The Girls' Brigade in Scotland is the
management body for the organisation, responsible for
making policy decisions and ensuring their implementation
throughout the organisation.
• National Groups
• National Groups were created to focus on specific aspects of
the work of The Girls' Brigade in Scotland. They comprise
approximately six volunteers per group, one of whom takes on
the role of Group Leader, plus a member of the GB HQ staff
team who supports and services the work of the group. Each
member serves for a period of three years. The key
qualification for a Group Member is their enthusiasm for the
purpose of the group they are part of and a desire to promote
its message to the wider network of GB members through
programmes and events.
11. The Girls’ Brigade, Australia
The upcoming even that is held from the 16th – 20th April 2012 is the
‘2012 Pacific Fellowship Conference & AGM’.
Australia has the opportunity to send four leaders plus the National
Commissioner. At least one of the leaders must be in the 18 – 30 years
age bracket.
The Conference includes training, business, future planning and lots of
opportunities to meet leaders from our Pacific Fellowship countries.
The following event that is held from the 22 August 2012 – 24 August
2012 is the ‘Kidshaper 2012’.
12. The Girls’ Brigade, Australia
• Cadets and Juniors
Fall In (Opening Parade)
Games
Company Worship/Singing
Unit Time - Devotions, Activities, Craft
• Seniors/Pioneers
Activities and Craft
Fall In (Opening Parade)
Topical Discussions/Bible Study/Devotions
Fun and Laughter
