Girlguiding's founding principle was inclusion, yet current policies may be excluding some girls from participation.24 March 2026
Girlguiding was established in 1909 precisely because girls demanded a space where they belonged. Over a century later, the organisation faces questions about whether its current approach honours that founding commitment to inclusion.
Recent developments around membership criteria have sparked important conversations about who gets to decide which girls qualify for Girlguiding. These discussions matter because youth organisations shape formative experiences and belonging during crucial developmental years.
Read the full article to explore what this means for girls seeking community, acceptance, and the chance to participate fully in an organisation founded on the principle that all girls deserve to belong.