MARGARET CHISANGA,
Lusaka
THE Girl Guides Association of Zambia are participating at the 39th The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) World Conference in Cambodia.
The conference is being held in Angkor Wat, in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap, one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia.
It is being held under the theme “We see. We care. We act.”
Zambia is represented by Chief Commissioner Mary-Jane Kwenu. Speaking to the Young Mail in a conference call from Cambodia, she shared how the theme reflects the overall goals of the Girl Guide as they take part in community activities.
“We SEE and observe what is happening in society, we CARE and begin to think to relevant course of action to bring impact in that situation and this is what leads us to ACT. Together united in friendship, collaboration and a shared commitment to empowering girls and young women through the Guiding Movement,” she said.
The country also received a recognition award under the ‘Growing and Learning’ (GAL) banner.
“To celebrate the 39th WAGGGS World Conference and its connected events in Cambodia 2026, we created a unified set of logos inspired by the iconic outline of Angkor Wat — a powerful symbol of Cambodian culture and unity,” the WAGGGS website indicated.
• We see. – Focused on the Get Ready for World Conference, a space for discovery, networking and the beginning of the journey to the World Conference for young people.
• We care. – A key value at the OB-PS Event, this represents the commitment and empathy of OB-PS members in supporting and investing in the lives of young people in our Movement.
• We act. – Central to the World Conference, this reflects our shared determination to turn our vision and compassion into meaningful action positively shaping the lives of young people.
Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century.
They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations.
