| Date : |
| 22nd February |
| Related to : |
| A celebration of ten million girls worldwide that has taken place on every 22 February since 1926. A day for all Guides and Girl Scouts to think of each other and celebrate their sisters all around the world. |
| Connect Date : |
| 22 February 1926 (Originally called the Thinking Day); the date was chosen for World Thinking Day as it was the birthday of Scouting and Guiding founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell and of Lady Olave Baden-Powell,
his wife and World Chief Guide. |
| Connect Place : |
| United States; In 1926, delegates from Guide and Girl Scout organisations across the world met in the USA for the 4th World Conference. |
| Special : |
| Girl Guides and Girl Scouts use these as an opportunity to study and appreciate other countries and cultures, and equally increase awareness and sensitivity on global concerns. |
| More Info : |
| The name of the day was changed to 'World Thinking Day' at the 30th World Conference in Dublin in 1999 when delegates chose a new name to more clearly emphasise the global nature of the celebration. |
