World Thinking Day

World Thinking Day History

Thinking Day stands as a significant worldwide event that fosters unity, friendship, and understanding among its young participants. Predominantly participated in by the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the globe, this observance encourages young individuals to contemplate the various challenges and issues faced by girls and women in their community and abroad. More than simply generating thought, however, it facilitates the accumulation of funds directed towards girl- and women-focused initiatives addressing issues like education, poverty, and violence.

Initially embraced in 1926 during the fourth Girl Guide/Girl Scout International Conference, the attendees from several countries introduced and eventually established the significance of a special day for unified thinking. As a former British colony and a culturally diverse nation, Australia’s particular focus on Thinking Day allows its youth to foster a vibrant sense of camaraderie. In turn, this process primes them to thoughtfully navigate the world while respecting differences and nurturing inclusivity.

Customarily, Australian participants engage in various activities during the week surrounding Thinking Day. From learning about new cultures and global challenges to creating and exchanging postcards with peers from different countries, exchanges of both information and insight are abundant. The highlight of the week, February 22, is the birthday of the founders of the Girl Guide and Girl Scout movements, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell.

Top facts about World Thinking Day

• The theme for Thinking Day in 2024 was Our World, Our Thriving Future: The environment and global poverty.
• Girl Guides are famous for their cookies in Canada, which serves as a major source of funding for their activities. The tradition started in the 1920s.
• Since its inception, the organization has served about seven million Canadian girls and women. Currently, there are about 70,000 members in Canada.
• Girl Guides Australia is available for girls aged 5 to 17, with different age-specific groups – Daisy (5-6), Brownie (7-9), Guide (10-13), Ranger (14-17).
• Girl Guides Australia is available for girls aged 5 to 17, with different age-specific groups – Daisy (5-6), Brownie (7-9), Guide (10-13), Ranger (14-17).

In the News and Trending in Australia for World Thinking Day

Top things to do for World Thinking Day in Australia

• Earn the World Thinking Day Badge by completing the World Thinking Day 2024 activity pack.
• Volunteer and see how you can help the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
• Read The Character Factory: Baden-Powell and the Origins of the Boy Scout Movement by Michael Rosenthal.
• Thinking Day is an opportunity for Girl Guides to deepen their understanding of global challenges faced by girls and women, such as gender inequality, health, education, and climate change.
• World Thinking Day is an excellent opportunity for Australian Girl Guides to connect with other units, both nationally and internationally, to exchange ideas and experiences.