Helen Storrow Seminar 2025
Helen Storrow Seminar
The Helen Storrow Seminar is an annual international leadership development event hosted at Our Chalet in Switzerland. This program emphasizes leadership, environmental stewardship, and social change, with a particular focus on climate justice advocacy. After the seminar, each participant implements a local, regional or national project that tackles environmental challenges and creates meaningful and sustainable change.
Eligibility:
Applicants must :-
- Be members of a state Girl Guide organisation
- Be between 18-25 years of age
- Have never attended a WAGGGS event (e.g. JLS)
- Are committed to designing and running an environmental project in their community
- Want to develop their leadership skills and support Girl Guides Australia.
Cost:
- Participants pay an event fee plus airfares, insurance, other travel costs, and visas. Note: There may be some support available from GGA.
Applications for 2025 are now closed.
Enquiries about the Seminar and applications can be directed to Joy Ord, National Coordinator International by email at international@girlguides.org.au
The Next Seminar: February 2025
This year’s theme is: “Food”
Participants will explore the connection between food and the environment. Here are some examples of potential change projects:
- Educational Programs: Teach young people about the environmental impact of their food choices.
- Advocacy: Work with local authorities to create laws that address food insecurity and environmental impacts.
- Cooking Classes: Educate community members on using local or environmentally friendly food products.
- Food Waste Reduction: Implement programs to reduce food waste at local camps or training centers.
Congratulations to Samantha Dunham (GGQ) who has been selected by WAGGGS to represent Australia at the Helen Storrow Seminar, 1-8 February 2025.