World Thinking Day 2023: Date, History, Facts

World Thinking Day, observed on February 22, is a day of sisterhood, empowerment, and friendship during which Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world speak out on issues affecting girls and young women. Did you know this event raises money for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts worldwide? Our World, Our Equal Future: The Environment and Gender Equality is the theme for World Thinking Day 2022.

The background of World Thinking Day

Since 1926, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the Girl Scouts of the United States, and other WAGGGS member organisations have observed World Thinking Day. This is a day to celebrate being a member of the diverse sisterhood around the world. World Thinking Day’s history is a fascinating tale.

In 1926, delegates from around the globe gathered at Camp Edith Macy, which is now known as the Edith Macy Conference Center, in New York for the 4th World Conference and decided to create a day for girl guides and girl scouts. As the Thinking Day, they chose the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the scout and guide movement, and his wife Olave.

Later in 1932, a Belgian delegate suggested that girls could raise funds for the organisation, World Thinking Day Fund, to show their appreciation. Accepting this suggestion, Lord Baden-Powell wrote a letter to all guides and girl scouts in the world requesting a penny donation, as a penny could buy a loaf of bread back then.

The Thinking Day was renamed “World Thinking Day” in 1999 during the Dubai Conference. Today, this is a massive global event that encourages members of the movement to consider broader issues.

“Our World, Our Equal Future: The Environment and Gender Equality” is the theme for World Thinking Day in 2022. Due to the ongoing pandemic, WAGGGS is providing a free World Thinking Day live session hosted by WAGGGS world centres that allows girl guides and girl scouts from around the world to connect.

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The 1909 invasion of a boy scout rally by girls inspired Baden-sister Powell’s Agnes to establish the Girl Guide Association.

Every year, Girlguiding hosts the Big Gig, a massive concert at which famous artists such as Ed Sheeran and Little Mix have performed.

Girl guides provided invaluable assistance during both world wars, including passing secret messages and assisting war prisoners to escape.

The absence of an upper age limit for scout membership promotes equal opportunities for adult members.

Members can visit five world centres across four continents and five countries, including Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Mexico, India, and Africa.

WORLD THINKING DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	February 22	Wednesday
2024	February 22	Thursday
2025	February 22	Saturday
2026	February 22	Sunday
2027	February 22	Monday