Founded in 1929, the girls-only organization became an associate member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1987 and a full member in 2008.

At present there are eight districts in Dominica comprising 27 units.

GGAD was established in 1929 and is the largest organization of girls and young women in Dominica with more than 400 members.

The Association is run by a council headed by a president.

The Chief Guide is the wife of the President of the Commonwealth of Dominica and her role is ceremonial.