Girl Guides started in Norway in 1915, inspired by the Girl Guiding movement that began in the UK. The organization was established to empower young girls through outdoor activities, community service, and leadership training. Since then, it has grown significantly, promoting values such as friendship, teamwork, and personal development among girls and young women in Norway.
They are called girl guides.
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.
The answer depends on which Girl Scout organization you are asking about. For Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), a Girl Scout Daisy would be similar to a Beaver Guide. For Girl Scouts of Japan, a Tenderfoot would be similar to a Beaver Guide. For Girl Scouts of the Philippines, a Twinkler Scout would be similar to a Beaver Guide.
Norges KFUK-Speidere (YWCA Guides of Norway) wear a green uniform shirt and a scarf. The color of the scarf indicates the age group or if they are a patrol leader or an adult leader. Norsk speiderpikeforbund (Norwegian Girl Guides Association) wear a gray uniform shirt and a scarf.
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).
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.