Girl Scouts Thinking Day

Posted by Lisa Russell Feb 23, 2009

Every year, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts selects a theme for the international Thinking Day Observance. Themes generally reflect issues and concerns that affect the lives of girls throughout the world, and the purpose of the day is to get girls everywhere thinking of each other. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are encouraged to regard each other as sisters, and it's important to know what your sisters are struggling with. In 2009, the theme was "Stop the Spread of diseases" and educational materials were distributed to help girls learn about the struggles girls in the world are having with AIDS, malaria and other diseases. Curriculum is available on the WAGGGS website for leaders to use in their groups and troops.

I wrote a rather long piece on my personal blog regarding my experience with World Thinking Day this year, I hope you enjoy it!