Lebanon

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Resources for Lebanon
GG/GS in Lebanon
Other WAGGGS Countries


Architecture
Arts
Culture
Arab Net -- Lebanese culture
Lebanese stamps
Geography
interactive map of Lebanon
Language
French
Arabic
Economy


Activities
Costumes
Crafts
Food
Games
Songs


National Organization of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts of Lebanon

Age Levels for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
- - Girl Guides - -- - Girl Scouts - -
leveltranslationage range leveltranslationage range
Jeunes en marche<>Youth on the Move17-21 Eclaireuse aineeSenior Scout16-20
Caravelle GuideCaravelle15-17 EclaireuseGirl Scout13-16
Guide FarandoleFarandole Guide12-15
JeannetteBrownie7-12 Petite aile
(Zahrat)
Little Wing7-12
(A caravelle is a small 15th-16th century Portugese or Spanish ship)

The Guide LawThe Girl Scout Law
A Guide is reliable.

A Guide is loyal.

A Guide's duty is to be useful and to serve others.

A Guide is a friend to all.

A Guide is generous.

A Guide loves plants and animals.

A Guide knows how to obey; she has team spirit.

A Guide is self-controlled; she conquers all difficulties.

A Guide has respect for others and for their belongings.

A Guide is pure and joyful.

The Girl Scout towards herself
  • A Girl Scout is courteous and generous.
  • A Girl Scout obeys without a comeback and does nothing by halves.
  • A Girl Scout is self-controlled; she smiles and sings through her difficulties.
  • A Girl Scout is thrifty and takes care of other people's belongings.
  • A Girl Scout is pure in her thoughts, her deeds, and her words.
  • The Girl Scout towards society
  • A Girl Scout acts honorably and earns the confidence of others.
  • A Girl Scout is made for service and to help her neighbor.
  • A Girl Scout is a friend to all and a sister to every other Girl Scout. The Girl Scout towards her country
  • A Girl Scout is loyal to her country.
  • A Girl Scout participates in the development of Lebanon. The Girl Scout and nature
  • A Girl Scout sees the beauty of nature; she loves plants and animals.
  • The Guide and Girl Scout Motto
    Be Prepared

    The Brownie LawThe Little Wing Law
    A Brownie is always clean.
    A Brownie is always active.
    A Brownie is always cheerful.
    A Brownie is always truthful
    A Brownie thinks of others first.
    The Little Wing sets out to discover her world
    and spreads love and cheerfulness.
    The Brownie MottoThe Little Wing Motto
    The Best We CanDoes Her Best

    Source: Trefoil Around the World produced by the World Bureau of WAGGGS


    Resources


    Ministry of Tourism -- reasons to visit Lebanon
    Al Mashriq -- online encyclopedia of Lebanon and other Arab countries
    CIA factbook -- geography, government, economy