World Thinking Day: February 22

World Thinking Day 2011:  February 22

Each year on February 22, World Thinking Day, girls participate in activities, games, and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.  World Thinking Day is part of the WAGGGS Global Action Theme based on the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals,which aim to improve the lives of the world's poorest people.  The theme for World Thinking Day 2011 is girls worldwide say "empowering girls will change our world."

World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.  WAGGGS selected five countries of focus for World Thinking Day 2011 to represent the five WAGGGS regions:  Bolivia (Western Hemisphere), Cyprus (Europe), Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa), Nepal (Asia/Pacific), Yemen(Arab Region).

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