Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association celebrates 107th anniversary

The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA), the country's largest female-led volunteer organisation for girls and young women celebrated 107 years of proud service to the nation on March 21, 2024.

Guiding was introduced to Sri Lanka in 1917 by Miss Jennie Calverley, a young teacher from England who joined the staff of Girls’ High School Kandy where the first Guide Company was formed. The Jennie Calverley Green Oration is held to honour and celebrate this visionary personality.  Prof. Arosha Adikaram of the Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, delivered the 3rd Jennie Calverley Green Oration at this occasion.

The celebrations marked a significant milestone of the association as the new website www.girlguideslk.org which gives much information about the movement’s rich history, traditions, diverse programming, and values-driven approach was unveiled during the event. The website was formally inaugurated by Conrad Dias, Director of LOLC Holdings PLC, Chairman of LOLC Finance PLC, and Chairman of LOLC Technology Limited.

The Chief Commissioner, Dr. Kushantha Herath, Deputy Chief Commissioner, Mrs. Nirmalee William and the Assistant Chief Commissioner, Mrs. Nanduni Wickramatunga along with the members from all Branches, which includes Butterflies, Little Friends, Guides, Rangers, Guides from the Branch for Guides with Disabilities, Commissioners and Presidents past and present and members of the National Executive Committee were present at the event. 

Prof. Arosha Adikaram of the Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo and Dr. Kushantha Herath, the Chief Commissioner of SLGGA

Conrad Dias