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✅　What is an Authorized Implementing Organization?

An Authorized Implementing Organization is an organization that has received explicit written authorization from GGI to deliver one or more specific Guardian Girls projects within an approved scope, location, and duration.

Authorization:

Is project-specific and time-bound
Does not arise automatically from membership or partnership
Is granted only after review and formal agreement

Only Authorized Implementing Organizations may deliver Guardian Girls projects.

Partnerships:

Are non-governing and non-membership based
Do not confer leadership or implementation authority
Are formalized through written agreements or MOUs

✅　Is Committee Membership required before applying?

✅　How does the authorization process work?

✅　Guardian Girls Karate (GGK) — Who should apply?

GGI maintains an exclusive global partnership with the World Karate Federation (WKF) for Guardian Girls Karate (GGK) project.

National Federations:

Must be affiliated with WKF
If no agreement exists with WKF:
- The National Federation must contact WKF directly
GGI does not authorize Karate implementation independently of WKF

Dojos, Clubs, Schools:

Should not apply directly to GGI
Must contact their WKF-affiliated National Federation
Participation occurs under the National Federation’s authorization

GGI may provide guidance or referral but does not process Karate authorization applications independently.

✅　Guardian Girls Ju-Jitsu (GGJJ) — Who should apply?

GGI has a global partnership with the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF).

National Federations:

Must be affiliated with JJIF
May apply to GGI to become the Authorized National Implementing Organization (ANIO)

Schools, Clubs, Organizations

If affiliated with a JJIF National Federation:
- Must apply through or with that federation
If not affiliated:
- Must contact and join the JJIF National Federation and request authorization through it

If no JJIF National Federation exists:

A qualified organization may apply directly to GGI as an interim Authorized Implementer
Condition:
- If a JJIF-affiliated National Federation is later established, the organization must affiliate with it to continue implementation

✅　Guardian Girls Vovinam (GGV) — Who should apply?

GGI has signed a global MOU with the World Vovinam Federation (WVVF).

National Federations:

Must be the WVVF-affiliated governing body
Eligible to apply as the Authorized National Implementing Organization

Local Schools & Organizations:

If a WVVF National Federation exists:
- Must contact the National Federation or WVVF
- Implementation occurs under national coordination
If no National Federation exists:
- A qualified organization may request interim approval, subject to WVVF coordination
- Upon formation of a WVVF National Federation, affiliation is required to continue

✅　Guardian Girls Judo (GGJ) — Who should apply?

✅　Guardian Girls Aikido (GGA) — Who should apply?

✅　What if my discipline or project is not listed above?

Organizations representing combat sports, martial arts, or disciplines not listed above may apply to GGI to:

Propose a new Guardian Girls project aligned with GGI’s mission and safeguarding standards; and/or
Request authorization to implement dialogue-based Guardian Girls projects, including:
- Women Citizen Dialogue
- Holy Women Initiative (Catholic churches, schools, and faith-based organizations only)

Applications are reviewed by GGI on a case-by-case basis, taking into account:

Relevance to the Guardian Girls mission
Safeguarding and child protection capacity
Organizational and technical readiness
Alignment with existing international or national frameworks

Approval of a new project or dialogue initiative is subject to written authorization and a formal agreement.

✅　What safeguarding, oversight, and compliance standards apply?

All Authorized Implementing Organizations must comply with GGI global safeguarding, governance, and accountability framework.

This includes adherence to the following:

Safeguarding & Ethics:

GGI Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
Safeguarding Reporting & Response Procedures, including survivor-centered reporting, confidentiality, and escalation protocols
Eligibility and background declarations for leaders, instructors, and relevant personnel

Program Quality & Accountability:

GGI Program Standards
Project-Specific Global Project Guidelines
Compliance with approved scope, methodology, and participant safeguards

Oversight, Monitoring & Reporting:

Participation in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes as required by GGI
Timely submission of activity reports and safeguarding confirmations
Cooperation with GGI reviews, audits, or corrective actions

Branding & Representation:

Compliance with Guardian Girls branding and logo use guidelines
Prohibition on unauthorized representation of GGI or GGNCs

Failure to comply with safeguarding, oversight, or compliance requirements may result in corrective measures, suspension, or termination of authorization, at GGI’s discretion.