Malta

Promise:

Weghda

l-Inwieghed li naghmel mill-ahjar:
li naghmel id-dmir tieghi lejn Alla;
l-inservi lill Pajjizi, u nghin lill-proxmu tieghi;
li nzomm il-Ligi tal-Girl Guides.

Girl Guide/Ranger Guide Promise

I promise that I will do my best:
To do my duty to God,
To serve my country and help other people,
To keep the Guide Law.

Brownie Promise

Inwieghed li naghmel mill-ahjar:
li naghmel id-dmir tieghi lejn Alla;
l-inservi lill Pajjizi, u nghin lill-proxmu tieghi;
li nzomm il-Ligi tal-Brownies.

Brownie Promise

I promise that I will do my best:
To do my duty to God,
To serve my country and help other people,
To keep the Brownie Law

Dolphin Promise

Jiena inwieghed li inhobb lil-Alla, lil pajjizi lil kulhadd

Dolphin Promise

I promise to love God, my country and everybody

Law:

Il-Ligi

1 Il-Girl Guide hija lejali u ta’ min jafdha.

2 Il-Girl Guide tghin lil kulhadd.

3 Il-Girl Guide taf iggib ruha u tqis kulma taghmel.

4 Il-Girl Guide hija habiba u l-oht ta’kulhadd.

5 Il-Girl Guide hija hanina ma l-annimali u tirrispetta l-hlejjaq kollha.

6 Il-Girl Guide tobdi.

7 Il-Girl Guide hija kuragguza u tibqa ferhana f’kull saram.

8 Il-Girl Guide thaddem sewwa il-hin taghha.

9 Il-Girl Guide tiehu hsieb l-affarijiet taghha u ta haddiehor.

10 Il-Girl Guide taf tikkontrolla ruhha f’kull ma tahseb, tghid u taghmel.

Girl Guide /Ranger Guide Law

1 A Guide is loyal and can be trusted.

2 A Guide is helpful.

3 A Guide is polite and considerate.

4 A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides.

5 A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things.

6 A Guide is obedient.

7 A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties.

8 A Guide makes good use of her time.

9 A Guide takes care of her possessions and those of other people.

10 A Guide is self-controlled in all she thinks, says or does.

Motto:

Motto - Kun Lesta

Girl Guide Motto - Be Prepared

Brownie Motto - Midd Idejk

Brownie Motto - Lend a Hand

Dolphin Motto - Friendly and Helpful

Age groups:

Ranger 14-18

Guide 10-14

Brownie 7-10

Dolphin 5-7

Development of the movement:

Guiding was first introduced to Malta in 1918 when companies of British Guides were formed. In 1923 some Maltese girls became Guides and formed a separate division; the two divisions merged in 1938 to form a single body, the Malta Girl Guides Association, although there were still companies of British Guides. Malta gained independence in 1964 and Guiding activities continued to gain strength.

In 1974 Malta became a republic and four years later the British Guides companies left the island. The Association changed its name in 1984 to become the Girl Guides Association – Malta.

The Association is open to girls of every class, race, religion and nationality. It has a good relationship with the Scouts. Guides with special needs are encouraged to join local groups. In 1985 a pre-Brownie Programme known as the Dolphin Guide Programme was launched. The aim of the programme is ‘Socialisation through play’.

Programme:

The eight-point programme gives the girls the opportunity to realize the aims of the Association; these are the development of character, self-training and service for

others, based on spiritual and moral values according to the principles embodied in the Promise and Law.

The programme fosters a love of country and promotes a full sense of citizenship by developing an interest in home-craft, health, social service, love of nature and the traditional arts and customs.

The Association is in the process of implementing a new localised programme based on the eight point programme for all the sections.

Relationship to society:

Service plays an important part in the programme. During the Second World War, the Association was awarded the Bronze Cross in recognition of the courage and endurance displayed by the Guides in Malta during the War, especially during the period of intense enemy activity.

Members give service in children’s homes and old people’s homes. Guiders also donate blood to the Blood Bank. Members participate in fundraising activities for charities and Badge Days, namely the Poppy Day Fund, Playing Field Association, Society for the Protection of Animals, Diabetics Cancer Fund, and contributing towards the Charity Community Chest Fund under the auspices of the President of Malta and his wife, the latter being the Patron of the Association.

Guides are involved in various projects related to the environment and children’s rights.

Communication and Co-operation

The international aspect of Girl Guiding is encouraged through international projects especially on World Thinking Day, through pen-friendship, exchange visits and attendance at international camps and seminars. A twinning project with an American Council resulted in setting up an Island Library for members. Guides attend regularly at church parades, the annual May Parade and on state occasions. The Association takes part in Thinking Day on the Air.

Training:

To offer a better and effective service to the members a Training Panel was set up in 1968 to conduct leadership training, including camp training which is organized at district and national levels. Since 1998 a national convention is held every year for all guiders, young leaders and rangers. This is the platform for the yearly training programme. At present, the Association is developing a training scheme with the introduction of specialised courses.

Outdoor and Environmental Activities

Guides often meet together at Island Rallies, camps and pack holidays. The focus at camps is frequently placed on nature study and respect for the countryside in order to encourage environmental awareness. The Association also organizes ecology courses and sea sports rallies for its members.

Projects

• Environmental Challenge
• Sports Challenge
• Our Rights Our Responsibilties