The World Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is held every three years and is a key part of policy making for WAGGGS and its Member Organisations. The 39th World Conference (39 WoCo) is to be held in June 2026 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. During the Conference, Member Organisations will elect new World Board Members, decide the host of 40th World Conference in 2029, and consider proposed constitutional and other motions.
 
The HKGGA is now calling for applications from members to join the Hong Kong delegation as Observers to attend the 39th World Conference. 
 
Criteria:

• 16-30 years old (must be under the age of 30 on the first day of the Conference  - 14 June 2026)

• Current and active members of HKGGA, and aiming to contribute to Hong Kong or global Guiding positions in the future.

• Passionate about Girl Guiding, WAGGGS knowledge, leadership mindsets, governance and advocacy.

• Be able to communicate in English and willing to participate actively in discussions.

• Must be able to attend the interview
   

Obligation:

• Must attend the full Conference period (16-19 June 2026) and the Young Women’s Pre-Event (14-15 June 2026)

• Attend HKGGA Delegation preparation meetings between March and June 2026 prior to departure for Cambodia.

• Support the Head Delegate and Delegate in Conference-related tasks and assignments.

• Assist with publicity work via social media during the Conference period.

• Collect the young women's vocal responses to delegation 

• Commit to the projects/roles assigned by HKGGA after the Conference, including but not limited to the Organising Committee for Let Us Share, sharing at Commissioners’ Day, etc.

Event Fee: 
TBC, Observers will need to bear part of the cost (The Association will subsidise 60% to 85% of the event fee)

Application period: 
Please submit the application via online form: Link in or before 20 Feb 2026

The result would be announced in March

Quota: 3 (TBC) 
 
Interview: 
An interview will be arranged between Last week or first week of March. Details will be provided later.
 
Enquiries:
International and Mainland Liaison Office (intl@hkgga.org.hk)