Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world reach out to their Haitian sisters
19 January 2010
The recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti has left many thousands of people dead and millions injured and homeless and the country continues to struggle with the ongoing after affects. News from the Association Nationale des Guides d’Haïti, although sparse, is so far positive, with International Commissioner Leticia Cadet confirming that she and the Guides she is in contact with are safe and “trying to help as much as we can.”
Already outpourings of sympathy and support have come in from the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement from around the world. Neighbouring Association, Asociación de Guías Scouts Dominicanas, has set up a working group to mobilize its members and their communities and to co-ordinate their aid effort.
A Guide troop in the UK devoted their Guide night to learning and thinking about Haiti and have committed to raising money to send to the stricken country. Les Scouts et Guides de France has established a fund to raise money for food, infrastructure and other essential requirements.
There are several ways Member Organizations, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts can continue to show support and compassion for their sister Guides in Haiti and the Haitian people generally.
- Donate your time, money and other requested resources to the Red Cross as our partner organization in the Alliance of Youth CEOs and to other disaster relief agencies. A list is provided below.
- Contribute to the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) Haiti Solidarity Fund or the Les Scouts et Guides de France Haiti Fund
- Contribute to this year’s World Thinking Day Fund, where WAGGGS is focusing on five specific countries; Haiti, Georgia, Maldives, Sudan and Zimbabwe. The WTD Fund supports the work of WAGGGS globally, it is not exclusively dedicated to Haiti or disaster relief. However, part of the funding raised will go to Haiti in 2010 and specific projects agreed upon by Haiti and WAGGGS. You can find details on the World Thinking Day website.
- Write your messages of support in the comments section below so that Haitian Girl Guides can receive your well wishes
Moments like these demonstrate the strong values and international sisterhood that make Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting such a unique and important Movement, ready and willing to take action to make the world a better place. Please continue, in the weeks and even years ahead to do all you can to help the Girl Guides, their families and communities in Haiti.
Disaster relief funds
Red Cross
The ICRC plans to focus on providing medical aid for survivors of the earthquake and support for efforts to recover and identify the dead. It will also support Red Cross efforts to restore contacts between family members separated because of the earthquake and its aftermath. Finally, it plans to assess the needs of the prisons where it has been regularly visiting detainees. Make a donation
WOSM and Les Scouts et Guides de France
Contribute to the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) Haiti Solidarity Fund or the Les Scouts et Guides de France Haiti Fund
Your comments
8th Barrie Guides, ON, Canada (J.Phillips) - 25 April 2010 - 5.03PM (GMT)
From 8th Barrie Girl Guides, Ontario, Canada
As your country contiues to overcome difficulties and rebuild your lives and communities please know that we are thinking of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Our unit decided to donate a portion of our cookie sales this spring and we sent it to CWFF to aid your country.
Many of our girls raised money to help in relief efforts. Here are some of their thoughts
from Emma - My school had a penny count and we earned $1000.53 and we sold cookies.
from Sarah - my school did a penny drive, bake sale, coin drive, twoonie collection and raises over 3300 dollars. I really hope Haiti gets better. We donated the money to red cross.
from Guide- My class were makinf "Helping hands for HAITI" tee shirts to sell and we donated the money.
from Kara - At my school we ram a penny drive and collected money for a week. We raised tons of money. We had a bake sale also to raise money.
from Guide - our school did a bake sale and a penny drive and we donated the money we made to Red Cross. We really hope Haiti recovers.
Jordan - AT my school we sold pins with Hait's flag on them and sold them for 2 dollars and we raised over 300 dollars to send to help Haiti.
from Guide - At my school we had a box in the office. Kids donated lots of money and one of the kids donated over one hundred dollars believe it or not.
from Guide - At my school we sold chocolates and made a group called D.T,H (donate to Haiti) and sold different things like bracelets and necklaces.
from Claire -At school we did a fundraiser where we made t shirts saying "helping hands for haiti" and all the money went to Haiti relief
from Elaina - at my school we did many different raffles and sold many raffle tickets and Hearts for Haiti pins, and sold hot chocolate and had a bake sale.from Laura - We did a bake sale and raised alot of money.
from Teresa - at school we paid money to wear our pajamas to school
from Lauren - At schol we did a bake sale. It was sooooo goood. Hope your place gets better.
from Emily - At my school we did A dollar for Haiti and raised 502.oo. My school is definitely thinking about you.
from all of us - to all fellow guides, your families, neighbours and communites
You remain in our thoughts and prayers and we pray for your health, your safety and your country's recovery.
Stephanie Robinson, Brownie Leader - 18 March 2010 - 11.29PM (GMT)
Brownie Troop 2611 in Wisconsin USA is thinking of the Girl Guides of Haiti and all those affected by the earthquake. The troop has donated some of their cookie funds to the Haitian Girl Guides. Here are some of their thoughts:
I hope you are okay. I feel bad. God bless you. Sierra
I feel bad about what happened. I will try to raise money and help. God bless you. Benay
I hope you are okay and get all the stuff you need. Peace to you. Jo
Girl Guides, you should be proud that you have helped all of Haiti. You are so brave. I hope everything is going okay. Good work! Amelia
I was very sorry to hear about the earthquake. I hope our donation will help. Safi
Christina - 13 March 2010 - 11.19PM (GMT)
Don’t give up any hope. And we all come together to help each other out in times of need. Au Revoir! Angela Troop 60039
Sorry about the earthquake, get well soon. Christina Troop 60039
Hey are you guys ok down there in hati? Kelli Troop 60063
Dear girls are you ok? Love Allison Troop 60297
I hope you all feel better Haiti. Alizay Troop 60303
Dear Haiti keep your hope and be strong. Vyda Troop 60297
I hope Haiti will be good once again. Daysha Troop 60800
I am sorry that the earthquake happened I hope you are ok so be safe. Jada Troop 60800
Dear Haiti I am sorry that you had damage. I wish you did not. Love Megan Troop 60297
Sorry about all of the damage that you had. if you are hurt get well soon
Sorry about all your losses. We are reaching out for Haiti. Best of luck. Alyssa Troop 60800
I am sorry for what happened I hope your wishes come true. Lauren Troop 60303
I hope you are ok. Goodbye Lizzy Troop 60303
Good luck and I hope your wishes come true in Haiti. Caitlin Troop 60303
Dear girls I am so sorry you are hurt. Micaeln Troop 60297
Don’t give up hope. Help is on the way. Mealea
Wishing that you are rebuilding your lives and sending good wishes your way.
I would help you if I could but now I only have enough money to pay for myself. When I get more I’m sure I will help you
Dear Haiti, Today we had world thinking day. I am a Daisy; my name is Sophia Troop 60033
Dear girl scouts, if you are not hurt, remember to help the other people –Grace Troopt60280
You are all in our thoughts and prayers - JoAnn
Libby Mooney - 1 March 2010 - 1.33PM (GMT)
As part of our World thinking day celebrations, 2nd Toft Guides in Knutsford UK decided to each save the equivalent of a dollar a day for week to send to support Guides and Scouts in Haiti.
We aim to raise over £150
Jilian Rolando - 23 February 2010 - 2.05AM (GMT)
I think I's pretty cool to reach out to other people!
Bex Mezzo - 18 February 2010 - 8.31AM (GMT)
Grantham Division Girlguiding send their love and prayers to the people of Haiti and especially on Thinking Day the Brownies, Guides and Rangers of Haiti. Our own Thinking Day will be giving the opportunity for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior section, Leaders and Trefoil Guild to come together to think about Girlguiding Worldwide but especially in Haiti. Much love Grantham Division xx
Solana B - 16 February 2010 - 7.03PM (GMT)
Were thinking about you in michigan. I hope that you'll find a way to rebuild your comunity and contry. We under stand how devestateing that earth quake was so were hopeing your ok.I hope you can find food and warmth.
Gina Pacheu - 6 February 2010 - 10.55PM (GMT)
Daisy Troop 31673 in San Ramon, CA put this list together to send to the Girl Guides of Haiti. I just shared a story about a Haitian Girl Guide named Joanie who was assiting in the eathquake relief effort by providing emotional support to families as well as handing out hygene kits. Here are some well-wishes for Joanie and other Girl Guides of Haiti:
1) You are a good girl scout. Keep up the good work.
2) I think you are a very nice girl scout.
3) I hope you earn your badges.
4) I love you all the time.
5) You are awesome.
6) You are good to every girl scout.
7) Keep on helping all the time.
8) You are doing great work, keep it up.
9) We're sending some of our cookie money to the Red Cross to help you.
Danielle - 4 February 2010 - 12.24PM (GMT)
Brownie Troop 1574 are sending all our prayers to you and hope for the recovery process to go quickly. We have dedicated our Thinking Day to you and educating our troops here in New Jersey about your culture and lifestyles. All our Love,
Brownie Troop 1574
Karen Yakabowskas - 2 February 2010 - 8.22PM (GMT)
To our sisters in Haiti, we send our love and support. Girl Scouts of Connecticut plans to educate our girls during our World Thinking Day events to help support those suffering.
Karen Yakabowskas
Membership and Marketing Manager
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Andrea Wheeler - 1 February 2010 - 12.12AM (GMT)
Daisy Troop 3002 raised money this week for the Haiti Solidarity Fund by completing extra chores. They took this seriously and took pride in sharing what they did with their troop. They are sorry that the earthquake destroyed buidlings, homes and that the Haitian people are having to live outdoors with limited food and water. They hope their donation will aid in their ability to gain much needed supplies.
michelle - 27 January 2010 - 5.37AM (GMT)
all of your sister guides are thinking of you, we are all here and are going to help you. Love always, Loxton, Australia.
1st West Nelson Guides, BC - 27 January 2010 - 2.44AM (GMT)
Hello from 1st W.Nelson Guides.
We've written a poem we'd like to share:
Hope for
All
Individuals
Today and
In the future.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these trying times.
Diana Ortiz - 26 January 2010 - 9.26PM (GMT)
Our prayers are with all Haiti.
Puerto Rico
Maureen Burford Troop 3471 NY USA - 25 January 2010 - 5.17AM (GMT)
It is DEVASTATING!! I keep seeing those faces. I will be using World Thinking Day to educate my girls on raising funds for disaster relief and collecting funds for a donation. God Bless All in Haiti and thos helping them!!
Girl Scouts in Giddings, Texas - 25 January 2010 - 1.51AM (GMT)
To our sisters in Haiti, we send our love and support. Troop #1480 plans to raise funds during our World Thinking Day event to help support those suffering.
Beth and Morgan - 23 January 2010 - 11.39PM (GMT)
What happended in Haiti as so awful! Not only was there one earthquake, but 2! Our girl scout troop is doing Haiti for our thinkin day project. -Beth
and Morgan
Clare Sayers - 23 January 2010 - 9.29PM (GMT)
Hi, I'm the leader of 1st Berkhamsted Rangers in Hetfordshire. The Rangers have a made a donation to the DEC and would like me to let Guiding members in Haiti know that we are all thinking of them and keeping them in our prayers. We would like to give some practical help if possible, so when you have a chance to think of any resources you need, we'd like to hear of them and see whether we can help. We'll keep watching the website. Yours in Guiding friendship, Berkhamsted Rangers
1st Cooinda Pathfinders, BC, Canada - 23 January 2010 - 5.17AM (GMT)
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this unsure time. Our group will be asking for donations on Thinking Day to be sent to Haiti to help with rebuilding.
Cathy Lovelace - 23 January 2010 - 12.39AM (GMT)
Girl Scout Troop 464 from Independence, Missouri USA we are a mixed group of 20 girls ages 5-15. We send our love and our thoughts and prayers are with our Sister Scouts and Girl Guides in Haiti. As well as all the other people there in Haiti. My girls are collecting donation to send and are planning to learn more about their culture. They are working on a different Country every month.
troop 898 - 22 January 2010 - 8.32PM (GMT)
Donate to haiti and take action!
Angela Tranter - 22 January 2010 - 6.21PM (GMT)
The prayers and thoughts from Great Wyrley Guide District, UK go out to Haiti, not only to the Guides and Scouts but to everyone
Carolyn McCoy - 22 January 2010 - 2.26AM (GMT)
My thoughts and prayers go out to particularly our guide sisters of Haiti and their families. Several efforts of support have been launched for the people of Haiti in Antigua and Barbuda.
June (Cuffley) Saunders - 22 January 2010 - 1.50AM (GMT)
My love and prayers go out to you all. Two of my Rangers were on a mission years ago when there was a joint work camp in the 80's and the surgeon who did my double hip-replacement surgeries is there working right now.
KEEP THE FAITH,
june
Barbara Thompson - 21 January 2010 - 7.19PM (GMT)
Last summer our troop donated school supplies to a kindergarten run by the Guides of Haiti. The members of our troop are very concerned about the guides of Haiti and the kindergarten children. We want to find a way to help in any way we can.
u.savas baran - 21 January 2010 - 2.23PM (GMT)
The Turkish red crescent organization is there w;th two cargo airplanes and sercue workers saving lives and a small fun generating campain in action locally here in Ankara
K Teter - 21 January 2010 - 2.49AM (GMT)
The following prayers were written by 6 and 7 year old Daisy Girl Scouts from a troop outside of Washington, DC (USA). They were written especially for the girls of the Association Nationale des Guides d’Haïti.
Dear God, Please help the Girl Guides in Haiti feel better. Amen
Dear God, Help the ones that are sick. Amen
Dear God, I hope they feel better. Amen
Dear GOd, Help the Girl Scouts in Haiti be alive always please because I care for them. Amen
Dear God, Please help the Girl Scouts to be helpful and love. Please bless them God. Amen
Dear God, Help the Girl Guides in Haiti. Please tell them that you will always be with them and you love them. Amen
Reyna Estrella - 21 January 2010 - 12.54AM (GMT)
I am a leader from U04 moca, Dominican Republic. Our girls asked for donations in their school and sent the items to the local Catholic Church; later they carry up to Haiti. This is one of the way for help our neighbor haitians.
Rachel - 20 January 2010 - 9.32PM (GMT)
Troop Leader for all age groups in Girl Scouts Heart of the South, USA. We are organizing a Council-wide, care package relief effort to be sent in through different organizational channels.
This is a terrible tragedy. Girl Guides as well as the families and children of Haiti are in our thoughts and prayers.
53rd Hull Guides - 20 January 2010 - 4.30PM (GMT)
This is a message of support to all guides in Haiti, we are thinking of you and would like to help you in anyway we can. We would also like information about how we can send you items you need, so if someone could send us a list and where to send it we would appreciate it.
Caroline Agostinelli - 20 January 2010 - 1.47PM (GMT)
I am the Leader in Charge of 3rd Maids Moreton Brownie Pack in Buckinghamshire England.Many of our older Brownies ask how we can help with the situation in Haiti, this web page has help us to work out how we can help, we will be deciding what we can do at our meeting next week. In the meantime our Brownies would like to past their love and beat wishes to all Brownies and Guides in Haiti, we are thinking of you all, and will do our best to help in any way we can. Best Wishes
From Snowy Owl and the 3rd Maids Moreton Brownie Pack
sandi sparks - 20 January 2010 - 12.44PM (GMT)
every day our hearts go out to the people of Haiti. My troop would like to send personal hygiene kits to the Guides in Haitit, or to any girls there. Does anyone have an address these could be shipped to? I'm sure they will be needed whenever they arrive... will also check with my local Rotary and other organizations to see if they can assist/guide us.
jim - 19 January 2010 - 2.28PM (GMT)
my thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Haity
also remember shelter box run by the rotary club who are sending their boxes out there they also need funds to help with their relief effort
each box contains cooking utensils tent for family of 10 tools to help people to re build things water containers rope books and crayons for children and many more items that will be needed to help people start to rebuild their lives
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