Malta Girl Guides Association

Guiding in Malta began in 1918[1] for British girls as part of The Guide Association (UK). In 1923, Maltese girls formed a separate organization. Both organizations merged in 1938, although there remained some groups of British Guides.

In 1966, two years after the independence of Malta, the MGGA became an associate member of the WAGGGS. The association gained full WAGGGS-membership in 1972, and the last groups of British Guides left the island in 1978.

The aim of the association is to "enable young girls and young women to develop good character formation and to discover their potential through an interactive programme giving a positive sense of direction and a world of opportunities as responsible citizens".

The association is divided in four age-groups:

• Dolphins (ages 5 to 7)
• Brownies (ages 7 to 10)
• Guides (ages 10 to 14)
• Rangers (ages 14 to 18)

The program is divided into eight areas:[2]

• Environment
• Skills
• Culture and Heritage
• Health
• Creativity
• Local & International Guiding
• Service
• Mind & Spirit

• The Scout Association of Malta

• World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, World Bureau (1997), Trefoil Round the World. Eleventh Edition 1997. ISBN 0-900827-75-0