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When you think about Girl Guides, your first thought likely goes to cookies. But Girl Guides go way beyond that. In fact, the organization has roots in gender equity and inclusivity that continue to serve as its foundation for helping girls develop a sense of self and belonging, and a connection with their local communities and the larger global community. Here are three things you probably didn?t know about Girl Guides of Canada (GGC).
Advocates for empowerment
The inception of Girl Guides happened for a simple reason?girls demanded it. In 1909, girls in London, England, insisted they take part in a Boy Scouts rally. As a result, a girls? program was created. A year later, the guiding movement reached Canada, where the first group was formed in St. Catharines, Ontario. By 1912, every province had a goup. Since then, GGC has given girls and young women a place where they can feel like they belong, as well as a platform to speak out on issues that matter to them. And, the organization performs girl-driven research on issues such as sexism, feminism, and the gender wage and leadership gaps. The resulting insights showcase how Canadian girls feel about important topics and help GGC keep advocating for and supporting girls. GGC believes empowering girls at a young age can set them up for success.
GGC also helps to bridge gender gaps. For example, they offer badges with the purpose of creating more interest in STEM fields among girls. Girls can earn badges by learn...