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Dublin, 19 February 2025 – 10 000 members of Irish Girl Guides around the country will celebrate World Thinking Day on Saturday 22nd February, joining 10,8 million Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting organisations across the world.
World Thinking Day is celebrated annually on 22nd February by Girl Guides and Scouts around the world. It honours the global movement of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the largest organisation for girls, and celebrates international friendships. The day also provides an opportunity to take action on global issues, support local communities, and raise funds for girls’ empowerment.
This year, World Thinking Day celebrates the theme ‘Our Story.’ It invites girls worldwide to reflect on the history and values of the WAGGGS movement and its impact over the years. By looking back, celebrating the present, and envisioning the future, Guides are reminded of how Guiding has shaped the lives of millions worldwide. Through their stories, every girl is empowered to feel safe, confident, and true to herself.
Speaking ahead of World Thinking Day, Irish Girl Guides Chief Commissioner Amanda O’Sullivan said: “World Thinking Day is a powerful reminder that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are part of a global sisterhood. Being a Guide changes so much in a girl’s growth. We see it clearly over the years. Through sharing our stories, we celebrate our history, strengthen our friendships, and inspire the next generation of girls to lead with confidence, courage, and kindness.”
IGG actively promotes diversity and inclusion and welcomes girls and young women from all walks of life ages 5-30+. We also seek volunteer leaders ages 18+ in a variety of roles. To find out more, visit www.irishgirlguides.ie or telephone 01-6683898.
Press contact:
Celia Melcus
Public Relations and Advocacy Officer
01-6683898 ext. 104 / (086) 136-7824
ABOUT IRISH GIRL GUIDES
Irish Girl Guides has 10,000 members across Ireland. Guiding started in Ireland in 1911 and operates throughout the 26 counties with 1,600 volunteer Leaders providing an informal educational programme of fun and challenging activities that foster confidence and leadership skills in girls and young women, enabling them to develop to their full potential and to become responsible citizens.
ABOUT WORLD THINKING DAY
World Thinking Day, celebrated on February 22, honors the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, founders of Guiding and Scouting. Since 1926, Girl Guides and Scouts unite to celebrate the global Movement, raise funds to expand Guiding, and take action on global issues. This day connects over 10 million members across 146 countries in friendship and community support.
ABOUT WAGGGS
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl and believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. The diverse movement represents 10,8 million girls and young women from 153 countries. Free to make what they want from the movement, girls learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In safe, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities, and our world.