International Day of the Girl Child
Tuesday, October 11 marks the fourth annual International Day of the Girl Child, which highlights the global fight for education and equality for girls worldwide. On the very first International […]
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
By Lidia Soto-Harmon, CEO Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, I reflect on the many contributions so many Latinas have made to make this world […]
Taking on the MEdia Journey
As the take-action project for their MEdia Journey, Troop 6560 wrote, planned, shot and produced a Public Service Announcement to remind families of the importance of unplugging. Great work, girls!
Going Beyond the Gold
Two Gold Award Girl Scout Sisters Bring Hope for Better Health to Swaziland Girl Scout sisters Taylor and Samantha Lane went beyond the Gold Award this summer volunteering in Swaziland. […]
Congressional Aide: Madelin’s Week on the Hill
Being a Congressional Aide was an amazing experience. I was in the office of Representative Brenda Lawrence from Michigan, and although she was away at the Democratic National Convention all week, […]
From Trash to Treasure: Making “Plarn” with Troop 6730
Using resources wisely: It’s the Girl Scout way! Girl Scout Troop 6730 from Falls Church, Virginia is giving new life to plastic bags by making “plarn,” or plastic yarn, which can […]
Guest blog: Congressional Aide
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience as a Congressional Aide for Congresswoman Comstock during the week of July 25-29. Through my experience, I was encouraged to engage with constituents in person, […]
