CHANGING THE WORLD,
ONE GIRL AT A TIME
At Girl Scouts we believe in the power of girls. We believe that investing in girls can change
the world.
There is no limit to what a girl can do.
From a Daisy learning the words of the Girl Scout Promise and Law to a Girl Scout Senior
tackling a serious issue in her community for her Gold Award, the signs of leadership are
evident.
In Girl Scouts, girls learn to work cooperatively, advocate for others and take action in their
communities. When girls sell cookies they practice essential life skills such as goal-setting,
money management, people skills, decision-making and business ethics.
When a troop of Girl Scouts progresses from planning and funding a two-night camping
outing to organizing and paying for a two-week trip abroad, they’ve taken the reins on a
future well-traveled and expanded their world view.
If girls are mentored by women in careers including science, technology, engineering and
math, they see that they can achieve that same success. Girl Scouts introduces girls of
every age to STEM experiences relevant to everyday life. Whether they’re discovering how
a car’s engine runs or building a robotic Lego, girls are hands-on now as they build their
futures.
A girl who sees the earth as her home will respect and care for the environment for future
generations. Being outdoors has always been a part of Girl Scouts and girls continue to
learn about wildlife, conservation and responsibility every time they camp, hike or plan a
community service project that impacts the environment.
Through Girl Scouting, girls see that they can and do make a difference in their world. They
take action and make a lasting difference in their communities.
Feeling their power, girls grow in confidence, inspire others, and set the stage for a lifetime
of achievement -- thanks to you, we’re changing the world one girl at a time!
GSCO ANNUAL REPORT OCT 2012-SEPT 2013
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