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Girlguides have introduced a range of new badges for activities like “fandoms”, being a “booktivist”, and sharing their “guiding sparkle”. This marks only the second time in Girlguiding’s extensive history that new badges have been added to the roster of patches available for award. A total of 72 new badges were launched in response to the requests of girls to expand the scope of the youth organization to include activities such as environmental conservation and boosting confidence. The acting CEO of Girlguiding, Amanda Azeez, hailed the launch as a “significant moment” and stressed the importance of the 116-year-old organization remaining relevant to the desires and needs of girls.
These new badges cater to different age groups within Girlguiding. Younger members called Rainbows (aged four to seven) can now earn badges for laughter, courage, and even rescuing bees. For example, one young girl shared with BBC Newsround that she had to copy animal noises as part of earning the laughter badge. Brownies (aged seven to 10) are now recognized for showing an interest in folklore, birdwatching, and finding ways to make their voices heard. Guides (aged 10-14) can achieve the “thrift” badge by showcasing their ability to repurpose old items and create something new.
Rangers (aged 14 to 18) can earn badges for their strong interests, like the “fandoms” badge for sharing enthusiasm for figures like Taylor Swift or Harry Potter. They can also become a “booktivist” by learning how reading can empower them. Additionally, other badges in the new set encompass activities such as codebreaking, engineering, friendship, history, and interior design. More than 20,000 girls and volunteers were involved in designing the new badges, with 11,000 girls testing out the activities required to earn them. Angellica Bell, a Girlguiding ambassador and TV presenter, described trying out the new badges as a “blast” and emphasized how the organization helps build girls’ confidence while addressing important issues affecting their lives, such as online safety, sexism, and misogyny
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