[3] SLGGA is divided into seven sections: The Founder of the World Girl Guides Association suggested a Left Handshake to recognise other members of the Movement, and it is still used widely.

When asked to explain the origin, Lord Baden-Powell related a legend told to him in West Africa: two hostile, neighbour communities decided to try to live together in peace, and so they flung down their shields, which were carried on the left arm, and advanced, unprotected, to greet each other with their left hands extended in trust and friendship.

[6] With the Sri Lankan Girl Guide Association's logo (an elephant in the centre of the 'Thripatha') in the center with dark blue background, the flag was designed.

[7] I promise on my honour to do my best: to do my duty, to my Religion and Country, to help other people at all times, and to live by the Guide Law.

[10] In 2009, Girl Guides at the Sri Lankan School in Muscat had their camp in October cancelled to prevent the spread of Swine flu.