Girl Guiding was first introduced in the Netherlands in 1911. In 1916 six of these groups formed Het Nederlandse Meisjes Gilde, which in 1928 was a Founder Member of WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts).
There are Girl Guides in the Netherlands (Holland). Scouting Nederland (SN) is a combined organization for Girl Guides and Boy Scouts in the Netherlands.
Although groups of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides existed before 1910, the first formally founded group, Girl Guides of the United Kingdom, was established in 1910.
According to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) web site, Girl Guiding was introduced in France in 1921.
According to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) web site, Girl Guiding was introduced in France in 1921.
Girl Guides in the Netherlands are members of Scouting Netherlands, an organization for both boys and girls. They wear shirts and scarves/neckerchiefs, however, at this time the web site only shows photos with information about the different sections to be added. See Related Links for photos.
Girl Guiding in Australia began as early as 1909 as various groups such as the Tasmanian Girl Peace Scouts and the Australian League of Girl Aids. In 1926 a council was formed to link the many state associations together as the Girl Guides of Australia.
Lady Baden Powell founded WAGGGS (World Association Girl Guides Girl Scouts) which includes Girl Guides of Canada.
Girl Guides of Canada was created in 1910.
Girl Guides Australia was created in 1910.
Girl Guides Singapore was created in 1917.
Girl Guides of Palestine was created in 1919.
The Ghana Girl Guides Association calls ages 7 to 10 Ananse Guides or Brownie Guides.