Educational Programme Non-formal education is a form of organized educational activity that takes place outside the formal educational system. WAGGGS is the largest organisation in the world to offer non-formal educational programmes to girls and young women. The Europe Region WAGGGS helps each Member Organisation to develop a progressive educational programme of self-development, tailored to their members needs, with identifiable learning objectives, so they can acquire life skills and develop attitudes based on a set of values, which will enable them to become selfmotivated, responsible, supportive and active citizens in their own communities. By organising seminars, making visits and developing other contacts, Europe Region WAGGGS helps Member Organisations to develop non-formal educational programmes tailored to the needs and aspirations of their members in today s society. Forthcoming events include a subregional workshop on Educational Programme and Training taking place in 2003. As well as looking at the needs of Member Organisations, the Europe Region also participates in the debate on the role of non-formal education at European level. Eurolearn in May 2001 brought together international youth organisations, representatives of the Council of Europe and members of European Guide and Scout organisations to analyse the impact of WAGGGS educational programme in the wider society. The European Commission is currently working on the role of non-formal education in young people's development as part of the implementation of the White Paper on youth Policy. Methods are also being developed to recognize the achievements of young people through non-formal educational activities. Europe Region WAGGGS continues to contribute to the debates and policy discussions on these issues. Click here to download these useful documents Policy and Guidelines on Educational Programme Policy and Guidelines on Education of Girls and Young Women The Education of Young People - A statement at the dawn of the 21st century