The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) coordinates The Girls' Brigade organizations around the world. The GBIC comprises representatives from over 60 countries and meets every four years. Its roles include adopting global policies, recognizing new countries, maintaining integrity worldwide, and facilitating communication between countries. It divides the world into 5 regions called Fellowships: Africa, Europe, Pacific, Asia, and Caribbean/Americas, each with its own Vice President.

1. GB International
Done by :
Neo Chee San
3E1
Acknowledgement:
www.gbic.org

2. The Brigade International Structure
The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) is the
coordinating 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

3. Countries in the world which
have GB work
 GB African Fellowship : Botswana , Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra
Leone, South Africa,Swaziland,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia,Zimbabwe
 GB Europe Fellowship: England & Wales,Ireland,Developing: Kosova, Northern
Ireland,Romania,Scotland
 GB Pacific Fellowship: › American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, New
Zealand,Niue, Papua New Guinea,Solomon Islands,Tonga, Tuvulu,Vanuatu
 GB Asian Fellowship: Brunei , Hong Kong , Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
,Thailand
 GB Caribbean and Americas Fellowship: Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas ,British
Virgin Islands , Canada , Cayman Islands , Dominica ,Jamaica
,Montserrat, Nevis , St Eustatius , St Kitts, St Maarten/St Martin,St Vincent
, Trinidad and Tobago
,U.S.A.

4. The 5 GB fellowships
 African Fellowship
 Europe Fellowship
 Pacific Fellowship
 Asian Fellowship
 Caribbean and Americas
Fellowship

5. Who is the international Vice-
Presidents for the 5 GB fellowships ?
 African Fellowship:
Mrs Priscilla Penny
 Europe Fellowship:
Vivienne Aitchison
 Pacific Fellowship:
Mrs Jennifer Box, QSM, JP
 Asian Fellowship:
Ms Tnay Yong Hua
 Caribbean and Americas Fellowship:
Hazel Ann Hannaway Boreland

6. GB – England & Wales
 4 to 8 years - Explorer
 8 to 11 years - Junior
 11 to 14 years - Senior
 14 to 18 years - Brigader
 Optional 14–15 years (Year 10 in English school's
system) - Foundation
 Optional 15–16 years (Year 11 in English school's
system) - Intermediate
 Optional 16-17 years (Year 12 in English school's
system) - Advanced[
 Optional 18+ years - Leader (Can take only after
completing the three above stages as a Young Leader)

7. GB - England & Wales
Events Happening
 Arise Project
 This project involves many different events such as roadshows
etc. Arise is often quoted as standing for:
Activities, Resources, Ideas, Support and Equipping. These
mean that the children will be able to attend activity days to
learn about Jesus and meet up with other GB members, they
will also have resources adapted to meet the specific child's
needs. Moreover, the ideas for activities will be new and made
in a better way to encourage children, as well as supporting
children with their work and helping to set up further youth
groups. And the final idea of Arise is to train people to work with
children so they are equipped for anything the children may do.

8. Girls Brigade – Scotland
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.
The groups created are:
Mission - To encourage the practice of worship and the development of faith within the
Girls Brigade in Scotland.
Training - To provide relevant and up-to-date training and programme material in all
aspects of the work of The Girls' Brigade in Scotland. (with the exception of D of E and
Camp which are represented in separate groups)
D of E - To keep the Girls' Brigade in Scotland abreast of current practice in the Duke of
Edinburgh's Award Scheme and ensure training and support for GB members in all
aspects of the award.
Camp - To provide training to facilitate camps and to support GB members who camp
and advise on best practice. They also organise and run National Camps on a regular
basis.
Property - The effective management of all properties of the Girls' Brigade in Scotland
including responsibility for Health & Safety and an awareness of insurance related
issues.

9. GB – Scotland
Events Happening
Camper's Training
10 – 11 MARCH 2012 AT TAYVIEW
LODGES, GUAY, BALLINLUIG, PERTHSHIRE
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. The training is aimed at Officers who wish to
gain a Camp qualification to allow them to attend Camps with
their girls. This qualification can then be further progressed
by completing the Camp Coordinator or Canvas Camp

10. National Structure - Groups