Date: Sun Feb 22 2026
We’re celebrating 100 years of World Thinking Day in 2026—what an exciting birthday! This year’s special theme is Our Friendship. We invite you to join in as we explore our worldwide Girl Scout/Girl Guide community and celebrate the friendships that connect us all around the globe.
World Thinking Day has become a day for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world to think about one another. Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. It is a special day in the Girl Scout year when we remember we are part of a worldwide movement through the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship, speaking out on issues that affect girls and young women, and fundraising for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world.
What Do We Do on World Thinking Day?
- Be inspired by the history and impact of our global Movement.
- Connect with the worldwide sisterhood of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting.
- Take action and speak out on issues we most care about.
- Make a difference by fundraising for projects around the world.
World Thinking Day 2026 Theme
Our Friendship
Donate to the World Thinking Day Fund
A tradition since
1932, the World
Thinking Day Fund collects pennies and coins from members around
the world, to support their fellow Guides and Scouts. All donations
help fund WAGGGS activities and are used where the need is greatest in
our global Movement.
Donate to the Juliette World Friendship Fund
Support
international opportunities for girls and young women by contributing
to the Juliette
Low World Friendship Fund.
World Thinking Day Passport & Activity Booklets
We
offer VA Skyline Council service units World Thinking Day
Passport/Activity Booklets for their World Thinking Day events.
- Booklet-style: 5.5”x 8.5”sized, center-stapled, full color on white paper
- PERSONALIZE with your service unit name, event date, & countries (12 or 28 countries versions)
- FREE printing/mailing
- ORDER HERE
Awards, Badges, & Activities
- World Thinking Day Activity Pack (WAGGGS)
- International Pen Pals (WAGGGS group on Facebook)
- Global Action Badge/Award (Girl Scouts of the USA)
- World Thinking Day Award (Girl Scouts of the USA)
- World Thinking Day Ideas (on GSVSC Pinterest board)
Order Awards
- World Thinking Day 2026 Award (GSUSA, $3.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
- 100 Years of World Thinking Day Fun Patch (GSUSA, $2.00, worn on back of vest/sash)
- Global Action Award (GSUSA, $3.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
- World Thinking Day 2026 Badge (WAGGGS, £1.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
- World Thinking Day 2026 Pin (WAGGGS, £2.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
