History
Guiding was introduced in the Netherlands Antilles in 1930 as part of the Nederlandse Padvindsters Gilde (NPG).
Guiding in Curaçao was established by Mrs. Van Der Berg and Mrs. Zonne (DFM).
Mrs. An Slockers (DFM), known as Guido Slockers, was the first Guide to be officially installed and is also considered the beginning of Guiding in the Antilles. Her installation took place on May 30, 1930.
In 1977, the name of the organization changed to Padvindsters Vereniging van de Nederlandse Antillen (PNA).
In October 2010, when Curaçao became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the organization could no longer include “Antilles” in its name. As a result, both the name and logo were changed to Asosiashon di Guia PNA (AGPNA).
In May 2024, the organization introduced a revised logo and new name to reflect its identity more clearly as the Guiding movement of Curaçao. The organization became Girl Guides Curaçao (AGC).
Girl Guides Association of Curaçao is an organization led by female volunteers and dedicated to girls and young women. In 2025, the organization celebrates its 95th anniversary.
Chronological History
Done: 1930
Guiding was introduced in the Antilles as part of the Nederlandse Padvindsters Gilde (NPG).
Done: 1967
NPG submitted a request to World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to become a member.
Done: 1977
The organization’s name changed to Padvindsters Vereniging van de Nederlandse Antillen (PNA).
Done: 1978
PNA became an Associate Member of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Done: 1981
PNA became a Full Member of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Done: 2011
The new logo and name were inaugurated: Asosiashon di Guia PNA (AGPNA).
Done: 2025
In May, the revised logo and new name were inaugurated: Girl Guides Association of Curaçao (AGC).