SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Each year on March 12, we remember Juliette Gordon Low, our founder, and her first troop of 18 Girl Scouts in Savannah, Georgia. Back in 1912, many girls did not know the power of their voice. Society often told them to focus on “being ladylike” and “practicing manners” instead of exploring their world and dreaming big.
Juliette Low believed that girls could do anything if they simply entertained their curiosity and challenged society’s belief that girls were inferior to boys. At a time when women in the United States couldn’t even vote, encouraging girls to embrace their unique strengths and create their own opportunities was game-changing. That small gathering of girls over a century ago ignited a movement across America where every girl could unlock her full potential, find lifelong friends, and make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Week (March 10–16th, 2024) is a chance for councils to celebrate the organization’s birthday all week long with themed days that encourage kindness, sisterhood, and Girl Scout pride. This Girl Scout Week, for our 112th Birthday, we’re adding to the celebration with a cookie-themed surprise!
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