World Thinking Day

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.