When you’re a Girl Scout,
you’re part of something much bigger than just your troop or group. Your “network”
stretches across your state, throughout the nation, and to more than 150
countries in the world where Girl Scouts or Girl Guides are found. Together,
you’re a powerful force!
Every February 22 on World
Thinking Day, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world unite in purpose to
focus on one issue, or theme, to make the world a better place. This year, the World
Thinking Day theme is “Create Peace Through Partnerships.”
Here a few things you can do to
make this World Thinking Day special:
Share your #guidinglight
Candles have always been a
powerful symbol of friendship for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the
world. This year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides will light up social media
with the glow of thousands of candles on World Thinking Day. So how do you
participate? Here’s the short version: Light a candle. Take a selfie.
Upload it to social media using the hashtag #guidinglight. Include a message
that inspires others to do the same. And don’t forget to tag @girlscouts, @WAGGGS_world—and
any other friends you might want to join you! Check out more details.
Show that peace is in your hands!
We all have the power to make
changes for the betterment of our world. Learn about the international symbols
for peace. Trace your hands and draw one of the
symbols between them. If you want to start a conversation with members of your
community, see if you can display your artwork at a community center, a local
business, or house of worship. Invite community members to an “art opening” and
talk about this year’s World Thinking Day theme.
Earn your World Thinking Day award!
Explore this year’s theme,
“Create Peace Through Partnerships”! There are lots of ways to participate. Reading
books, watching movies, constructing a “peace pole,” inviting a returned Peace
Corps volunteer to talk to you about her/his experiences… Girl Scouts of all
ages can participate in World Thinking Day. Check out our list of activities
by grade level.