Woco 4: WORLD BOARD ELECTION BOOKLET
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WoCo 4: WORLD BOARD ELECTION BOOKLET MARCH 2020 CONTENTS Introduction Part A: Candidates standing for the World Board 2020-2026 List of candidates standing for the World Board 2020-2026 Biographical information of candidates standing for the World Board 2020-2026 Part B: Supporting information Role and Responsibilities of the World Board World Board Member Person Specification Note on the election of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the World Board Guidelines on campaigning INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHAIR OF THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE One of your most important and influential responsibilities as a Member Organisation is to propose and elect the members of the World Board. Collectively, these individuals lead the WAGGGS Global Team, set strategies, policies and direction for a more dynamic and relevant global organisation and strive to provide increasing support and value to Member Organisations. The World Board is committed to listening and continuous learning, to being innovative, open and inclusive and to sustaining a collaborative and inspiring environment for staff and volunteers. promoting the participation of young women in our At the 37th World Conference in Uganda Member governance and decision-making at all levels, Organisations will elect six new World Board Member Organisations are reminded that, as far as is members, replacing the six members who will be practicable, at least one of the elected Board stepping down having completed their term of office. members should be under the age of 30 at the time On behalf of the Nominations Committee I am of her election. delighted to present the eleven candidates who were duly nominated by Member Organisations for It is very important that Board members do not hold election to the World Board 2020-2026. significant posts in their Member Organisation, both to ensure that there is no conflict of interest, and Being able to recognise when and how we have that they are able to devote the time required to practised leadership is key to being more conscious their Board role. Any candidates currently holding a about who we are as leaders. For each of the ten significant position in their Member Organisation, WAGGGS leadership outcomes, candidates were have therefore been asked to relinquish this role invited to share an example of when they felt they within six months if they are elected to the World achieved the outcome. To help Member Organisations Board. get to know the candidates better these examples have been shared on the following pages, alongside each There will be opportunities at the World Conference candidate’s personal statement, skills and experience. for Member Organisations to hear from and meet As well as the recommendation from their Member candidates, and to ensure that candidates have the Organisation (MO), all candidates who are standing skills, time, commitment, and language ability to work had a conversation with members of the Nominations for WAGGGS as a World Board member. These Committee in order for us to better prepare this candidates are talented women, with even more skills booklet and named referees from whom we sought not listed here in view of our space constraints. Do professional references. take the opportunity to talk with them during the conference, so that you have the information you As you read through the profiles of our eleven need to make the best choice for WAGGGS. candidates, we invite you to think about who you feel may have with the vision, skills and dedication to Yours sincerely, serve our Movement at the global governance level for the next six years. We greatly value your active partnership and careful judgment in identifying the most talented, versatile and committed individuals to Grace-Anne Crichlow join the WAGGGS Global Team at the World Board Chair, Nominations Committee level. As a Movement that is strongly committed to World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts 2 PART A: CANDIDATES STANDING FOR THE WORLD BOARD 2020-2026 LIST OF CANDIDATES STANDING FOR THE WORLD BOARD 2020-2026 Candidates for the World Board 2020-2026 are listed in alphabetical order by surname/family name. HYACINTH BANGERO Girl Scouts of the Philippines AMAL BENISSA Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Libya FIONA BRADLEY GirlGuiding New Zealand MIRANDA CUMMINGS Girl Guides Australia MAHNAZ HOSSAIN FARIBA Bangladesh Girl Guides Association CHAMATHYA FERNANDO Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association CANDELA GONZALEZ Asociación Guías Argentinas DEBRA NAKATOMI Girls Scouts of the USA CHRISTIANE ROUHANA Lebanese Federation of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts RUMBIDZAI TAZVIWANA Girl Guides Association of Zimbabwe ANTONIA YIP The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association 3 HYACINTH BANGERO Member Organisation Girl Scouts of the Philippines Nominated by Girl Scouts of the Philippines Age Group 20-30 Languages Spoken Mother Tongue Hiligaynon, Fluent English and Filipino P M Why would you like to become a member of the World Board, and how do you feel you can contribute to the work of WAGGGS? To become a member of the World Board never occurred in my wildest dreams, so to speak, but I am overwhelmed by the nomination of my beloved Girl Scouts of the Philippines. It dawned on me that if I get the privilege to be voted upon, I will be able to represent my generation in the policy-making body of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and its advocacies. It always feels good to carry on the spirit of volunteerism, but to be one of those setting the direction for the world association is both an opportunity and a responsibility. As for me, the more diverse the group of decision-makers are, the less prone to groupthink the organisation becomes. Diversity doesn’t only mean our ethnicity; language, and culture, diversity could also refer to our ages. The leadership in the organisation must also include us, below thirty, for we serve as the link between the girls who we once were just a few years back and the adults whose wisdom is essential in steering the direction of the movement. I have observed how the leaders in position have struggled in maintaining to be relevant at this time to the world of girls and young women which might have been far different from their time, thus, given the chance, I can speak for the generation closer to mine of what’s important for them, what their needs are, what challenges they encounter, and how they want the movement to help them prepare for their responsibilities in the home, the nation, and the world community. 4 HYACINTH BANGERO H P M Leaders... Treat themselves kindly I may be dedicated to my work but I ensure that I live a balanced life. I make time for my family, loved one, friends, myself, and God. Every year, I take a time off with my family as well as take a trip alone also to think about how life has been. When things are tough, I take a nap to gain some strength. I seek help from those willing and capable of helping me. Amidst all the pressure I face, I remain calm for I know that cramming will only worsen the situation. I take things easily, but seriously. Work with others to create spaces where everyone can fully participate Whenever I facilitate a workshop, the first thing that I would look into is the demographics of my participants. Then, I would design my program of activities based on the ages, sex, and work of the people who I will be dealing with so that everyone will feel at ease with the activities. I also make sure that everyone feels they are one with the group. Adapt their behaviour to the context Challenge gender expectations As a teacher, marketer and public As somebody living in the third world, relations specialist, I always I truly see the disparity of gender experience a sudden shift in my expectations. As an empowered woman, communication style for each I try my very best to earn a good pay responsibility requires a different more than enough for myself, so that I personality. It took me a while to master will be able to support my parents and this, but with experience, I can say that I my brother which is not the trend in the am now a pro at this. My being a Philippines being the youngest one, and a volunteer of the Girl Scouts of the young woman. Nevertheless, I believe Philippines and WAGGGS helped me a that family support is not a role that a lot in developing this skill. I work with certain gender should play, rather, a girls as young as 6 years old and responsibility and commitment. I see women who are as old as 98. Things no issue on taking this role being a worked well for us. woman. Challenge themselves to understand and take into account different perspectives This always happens during meetings where all of us come from different disciplines and that we wish to arrive to a decision that we hope could address all issues at hand. We can only achieve this in ensuring open communication among everyone and that whenever someone is speaking he/she is being listened to by the rest. It is by means of this that we can take into account the different perspectives which may be in contrary or in consonance by the decision we’re making. 5 HYACINTH BANGERO Innovate to create positive impact Make choices rooted in their values Innovation comes in different faces. From where I live, we are still I have been a Girl Scout for about 20 technologically-challenged. However, years now. Who and what I have with the right motivation and correct become is greatly influenced by the use of talents of the people we’re programs and training offered by working with, we can come up with scouting.