Our structure
The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC)
The Girls' Brigade International Council (GBIC) is the co-ordinating and communication arm of 'The Girls' Brigade' in the World. The GBIC, comprising representatives from over 60 countries in which The Girls’ Brigade functions, meets once every four years in locations around the world. The role of the Girls’ Brigade International Council is to:
- adopt policies and principles for the operation of the Girls' Brigade in the world
- recognise Girls' Brigade work in new countries
- preserve the integrity of the Girls' Brigade world-wide
- seek out appropriate partners for extension work
- seek financial support
- communicate opportunities for extension work
- facilitate communication among Girls' Brigade countries
- accept new countries in the Girls' Brigade International Council
The Five Fellowships
The GBIC has divided The Girls’ Brigade family into 5 International Fellowships each operating within geographical boundaries and supporting national groups of Girls’ Brigade in their area. The five fellowships are:
- The Africa Fellowship
- The Asia Fellowship
- The Caribbean Americas Fellowship
- The Europe Fellowship
- The Pacific Fellowship
The International President's Committee
Between meetings of GBIC representatives from each of the fellowships meet annually with the International President and other office bearers to further the work of the Girls' Brigade
The National Councils
Each country in which The Girls' Brigade functions is attached to one of the five fellowships, but has its own National Council responsible for the administration of GB in its own area.