World Conference themes

The first Conference theme was used at the 14^th World Conference in Norway, 1952.

14^th World Conference, Norway, 1952
“Look wide and when you think you are looking wide – look wider still.” (Lord Baden–Powell)
15^th World Conference, The Netherlands, 1954
“On the strength of one link in the cable dependeth the might of the chain; who knows when thou mayest be tested, so live that thou bearest the strain.” (R. A. Hopgood)
16^th World Conference, Brazil, 1957
“Make others happy and you will find joy yourself.” (Lord Baden–Powell)
17^th World Conference, Greece, 1960
“Harmony of Thought, Creator of Friendship.” (Democritus)
18^th World Conference, Denmark, 1963
“Flame Kindles Flame”
19^th World Conference, Japan, 1966
“Love through Knowing and Understanding”
20^th World Conference, Finland, 1969
“Let us clasp our hands together, To serve with understanding.”
21^st World Conference, Canada, 1972
There was a different Thought for the Day instead of one common theme.
22^nd World Conference, United Kingdom,1975
“Spiritual and Moral Values”
23^rd World Conference, Iran, 1978
“Lighting a Flame for Youth”
24^th World Conference, France, 1981
“Unity”
25^th World Conference, USA, 1984
“Participation, Development, Peace and WAGGGS’ involvement”
26^th World Conference, Kenya, 1987
“Our Vision for Tomorrow’s World”
27^th World Conference, Singapore, 1990
“Strength and Harmony in Diversity”
28^th World Conference, Denmark, 1993
“Today’s Challenge – our Future”
29^th World Conference, Canada, 1996
“New Perspectives”
30^th World Conference, Ireland, 1999
“WAGGGS” Builds World Citizenship – Dream, Dare Do”
31^st World Conference, Philippines, 2002
“WAGGGS – Shaping the Future”
32^nd World Conference, Jordan, 2005
“New Challenges: New Opportunities”