March 12: National Girl Scout Day by @yuceetoria
March 12th: National Girl Scout Day
We are still in the heat of the moment of the women month. At least each week present something that is related to women and this week is no exception. Today every girl involved in girl guides to girls brigade is being celebrated for their perseverance and courage excecuted in every situation.
Though it might not be that popular or known in Nigeria. There are branches currently in 28 States. They do their best to raise a girl child that would not be afraid of situation or circumstances no matter where they are encountered. These girls are taught from their infancy that they should hold their heads high and shoulders up. To be bold even in the face of problems.
What is Girl Scout
Girl scout is mostly know as Girl Guide in Nigeria, is a non-formal education organisation for girls and young women with a member of at about 100,000 girls. It is also an elder sister to Girls Brigade. It is an Association made up of females, ages ranging from 4-18 years. It was founded in 1910 by late Lord Robert Baden Powell. There major aim is to raise the girl child to be a responsible adult citizen. The girl child is taught to raise her voice to proclaim the Girl Guide values by their lifestyles by being permanently conscious of the fact that they are role models to many.
Nigeria Girl Guide Association ( and Girl Scout) was founded in 1919, and became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guide and Girl Scout in 1966 currently with branches in 28 states
The Guides are divided into sections for easy assemblace.
- Rainbow 4-6
- Brownie 7-10
- Guide 10-16
- Adults 18 & above ( these group usually serve as leaders).
The Girl Guide Promise and Guide Laws
THE PROMISE
On my honour, I promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
To help other people at all times
And to obey the Guide law
THE GUIDE LAW
Guide’s honour is to be trusted
A Guide is loyal
A Guide’s duty is to be useful and help others
A Guide is a friend to ALL and a sister to every other Guides
A Guide is courteous
A Guide is a friend to all animals
A Guide obeys orders
A Guides smiles and sings under ALL difficulties
A Guide is thrifty
A guide is pure in thought, word and deed.
Conclusion
The Girl Guide in all countries, but most especially Nigeria is unique in that it knows no bounds to it unity. They are connected regardless of race , religion, status or any other circumstances. They organized camps where each of these members despite their different race, religion, culture and status can unite and build long lasting friendships. So what is there not to love about this organisation?
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Wow....!!!!
I've known about the girls guide organisations but I've not really gotten a better understanding of what it's all about and the goals behind the girls guide
They also stand out as models amongst their equals
Wow...! These are what I just learned from this post, now I've gotten a clearer understanding of what the girls guide is all about.
It's indeed a beautiful organisation with a wonderful motive.
#Happygirlsguideday to all the great young girls and ladies out there and to you as well.. I believe you're also a girl-guide ...?
Best regards....!
Yes, I am. Thank you for reading through my post.
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