World Thinking Day 2006

February 22, 2006

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) has announced that the 2006 World Thinking Day theme will be Adolescent Health Issues Worldwide. This is an opportunity for girls in the United States and in overseas locations to learn about global health issues that affect girls and young women. Girl Scouts are encouraged to engage in projects and activities that increase awareness of adolescent health issues in their councils, schools, and communities.

At the 32nd WAGGGS World Conference, held in Amman, Jordan, a new tagline, “girls worldwide say,” was launched as part of WAGGGS new image. Seven key messages were presented as part of the launch, derived from the results of a global survey on adolescent health issues. The seven messages are:

• Girls worldwide say, “fight AIDS”
• Girls worldwide say, “make healthy food choices”
• Girls worldwide say, “prevent adolescent pregnancy”
• Girls worldwide say, “it is important to talk about sex”
• Girls worldwide say, “let’s talk about the dangers of drugs”
• Girls worldwide say, “ban smoking in public places”
• Girls worldwide say, “discover your potential”

Building on these seven messages, WAGGGS is urging its member organizations to help focus attention on these important issues. This World Thinking Day is an opportunity to start raising awareness of adolescent health issues in your community. As you celebrate World Thinking Day this year, remember there are girls around the world celebrating with you. Have a wonderful and enriching celebration!

Download the activities for Girls ages 5–8 [PDF file]

Download the activities for Girls ages 8-11 [PDF file]
The Go Girls Only website will be updated before the 2006 World Thinking Day

Download the activities for Girls ages 11 – 17 here [PDF file]
The STUDIO 2B website will be updated before the 2006 World Thinking Day

For more information on World Thinking Day, visit the WAGGGS’ World Thinking Day Website, www.worldthinkingday.org/en/about

To order the 2006 World Thinking Day patch, visit the Girl Scout Shop.

Read about the history of World Thinking Day and World Thinking Day 2005, which was all about food.