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The Girl Guides Association of Barbados (GGAB) is the national Guiding organization on the island nation of Barbados. It serves 3,500 members (as of 2017). Founded in 1918, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in 1969.
The first Guide meeting in Barbados was held on 30 November 1918 at Government House, Saint Michael. Thereafter, units for Brownies, Rangers and Blossom Guides were introduced. Most of the Units are based at Primary and Secondary Schools, however there are some Units based at Headquarters and at a number of Churches. The programs of the Association cater to girls and young women between 4 and 25 years.
