Putting Canadian Girls on the Map

To make positive changes in the world, girls and young women need to have a voice. And through Girl Guides of Canada’s National Service Project: EmPOWERing Girls, they’re shouting out loud and clear about what matters to them. Since launching in February, girls in Guiding from 5 to 17 have already logged an impressive 3,611 hours of service – and they’re just getting started!

All across Canada, girls have been planning and carrying out their own service projects. And to let everyone know what they’ve been up to, they’re adding their actions to the EmPOWERing Girls national counter and map, showcasing the impact girls are having nationwide.

girls + action = change

So, what can a bunch of girls do to change the world around them? Pretty much anything they set their mind to:

• The 1^st Happy Valley Rangers in Newfoundland and Labrador learned to make pillowcase dresses for girls of all ages in Africa
• The 1^st Navan Pathfinder Unit in Ontario held a Unit sleepover to discuss topics related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week
• Girls in the 17^th Saskatoon Guides learned about girls’ access to education around the world and created a wordless book to express the importance of literacy
• The 5 and 6 year olds in  B.C.’s 1^st West Riverview Sparks learned about the differences in the daily lives of women in Canada and around the world
• And the 1^st Port Hammond Guides made emergency packs to donate to a local women’s shelter, complete with inspirational messages.

Every girl and young woman has the power to influence decision-makers on the issues they care about and build a better world. This may sound complicated, but really, it just means speaking up and taking action, something Girl Guides are pretty good at.

So, what else will Girl Guides do for EmPOWERing Girls? Just watch us….

By Mary, GGC staff

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