GirlGuiding NZ supports girls to take action and change their world. We’re a girl-led organisation.
Girl Guides was founded in the UK by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1910, three years after he launched the boys’ Scouting movement. Baden-Powell was a military scout in Africa during the Boer War. It was here that his ideas for building self-reliance took root. He translated these ideas – minus the military aspects – in a book called Scouting for Boys, which was published in 1908. The reaction was phenomenal and Scout Patrols popped up all over England. Scouting for Boys is the fourth-bestselling title of all time.
Our Promise:
I promise to do my best,
To be true to myself and develop my beliefs,
To live by the Guide Law
And take action for a better world.
Our Laws:
As a Guide I will try to:
be honest and trustworthy.
be friendly and cheerful.
be a good team member.
be responsible for what I say and do.
respect and help other people.
use my time and abilities wisely.
face challenges and learn from experiences.
care for the environment.