“Advocacy is the legacy we leave for the Girl Scout movement.”

Since its founding 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA has offered girls an unrivaled opportunity to develop strong values and contribute to society as a leader, thinker and responsible citizen. Today, Girl Scouts continues to be a leading voice and steadfast advocate for and with girls.

Girl Scouts is a premier voice for girls and a leading expert on their development. Together with committed adult volunteers, who partner with girls to guide and inspire their growth and achievement, the organization builds girls of confidence, courage and character who make the world a better place.

More than 50 million women living in the United States were members of Girl Scouts during their childhood. Girl Scout membership is now at more than 2.9 million girls and 950,000 adults - 99 percent of whom are volunteers.