The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) is the coordinating body for Girls' Brigade organizations around the world, comprising representatives from over 60 countries. It meets every four years to adopt policies, recognize new countries, maintain worldwide integrity, and facilitate communication between countries. The GBIC includes five regional fellowships that help member countries support each other. Countries with Girls' Brigade programs span Africa, Asia, the Caribbean/Americas, Europe, and the Pacific.

1. By: Li Xuan 3E2

2. The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) is the co-ordinating and communication arm of 'The Girls' Brigade' in the World. comprising representatives from over 60 countries The Girls’ Brigade functions, meets once every four years in locations around the world. Some Roles of GBIC 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 communicate opportunities for extension work facilitate communication among Girls' Brigade countries

3. The Africa Fellowship The Asia Fellowship The Caribbean Americas Fellowship The Europe Fellowship The Pacific Fellowship They help each other by giving supports to one another.

4. SOME COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE GB WORK… Brunei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand. Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvulu, Vanuatu GB England & Wales, GB Ireland, Developing: Kosova, GB Northern Ireland, GB Romania, GB Scotland Anguilla , St Kitts , St Maarten/St Martin , St Vincent , Trinidad and Tobago , U.S.A.

5. Pasellah P. Penny (Africa) Tnay Yong Hua (Asia) Hazel Ann Hannaway Boreland ( Carribbean & Americas Fellowship) Vivienne Aitchison (Europe) Jennifer Box (Pacific) KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS FROM THE 5 FELLOWSHIPS…

6. GB work SPIRITUAL, Learning and understand Christ's way of life Seeking, serving and following the Lord Jesus Christ PHYSICAL Developing physical skills Participating in games and physical activities Learning to care for themselves EDUCATIONAL Widening interests Cultivating meaningful pursuits Improving knowledge and skills SOCIAL development of members. Understanding oneself in relation to others Learning and being service to Home, Church, Community, Country and World

7. Vision By 2027 To have a GB company in every Singapore School with girls and To have a GB presence in every country in Asia Community Projects GB Friendship Day Dr Low Guan Tin Challenge(LG T challenge) (serve the community and those who are less fortunate than them. ) GB In Asia

8. Syllabus Junior STAR Programme (for girls between 8 to 10 years old) 2. Intermediate Programme (for girls between 11 to 12 years old) 3. Senior Programme (for girls between 13 to 14 years old) 4. Pioneer Programme (for girls between 15 to 18 years old)

9. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GB SG NOW? 85th Anniversary Celebration GB 85th Anniversary Dinner Creative Cheer Challenge Focus for year 2011 - 2012: Living with Understanding and Compassion

10. GB IN CAMBODIA the ‘One Chance Project’ aims at working amongst the underprivileged women of Cambodia. These ladies have little hope in life and GB are setting up T-homes (Transformation Houses) to provide women with social and life skills so that their self esteem can be restored and they can have an opportunity to find employment. Facilities are also being made available to give street children a basic education and to take them off the streets.