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| Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter' | Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter' |
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| Girl guides can now earn badges for activities such as "fandoms", being a "booktivist" and sharing their "guiding sparkle". | Girl guides can now earn badges for activities such as "fandoms", being a "booktivist" and sharing their "guiding sparkle". |
| In total, 72 new badges are on offer, marking an historic update to the youth organisation's offering. | |
| The move was a response to girls' requests to broaden Girlguiding's scope to include activities such as environmental conservation and building confidence, according to a statement. | |
| Acting CEO Amanda Azeez called the launch a "huge moment", emphasising the importance of the 116-year-old organisation "staying relevant to girls' wants and needs". | |
| Different badges are available for the different age-related groups within Girlguiding. | Different badges are available for the different age-related groups within Girlguiding. |
| Among the new badges the youngest, the Rainbows (aged four to seven), can earn are ones for laughter, grooving, courage and being a "bee rescuer". | Among the new badges the youngest, the Rainbows (aged four to seven), can earn are ones for laughter, grooving, courage and being a "bee rescuer". |
| One young girl told BBC Newsround that, as part of earning the laughter badge, another girl had made animal noises that the rest of the group then had to copy. | One young girl told BBC Newsround that, as part of earning the laughter badge, another girl had made animal noises that the rest of the group then had to copy. |
| Brownies (aged seven to 10) will now be recognised for showing a keen interest in folklore or birdwatching, as well as discovering ways to make their voice heard. | Brownies (aged seven to 10) will now be recognised for showing a keen interest in folklore or birdwatching, as well as discovering ways to make their voice heard. |
| Guides (aged 10-14) will be able to earn the "thrift" badge when they demonstrate the ability to "create something new" through repurposing and upcycling old items. | Guides (aged 10-14) will be able to earn the "thrift" badge when they demonstrate the ability to "create something new" through repurposing and upcycling old items. |
| Badges can also be rewarded for strong interests. Rangers (aged 14 to 18) can earn a "fandoms" badge for sharing their enthusiasm for things like Taylor Swift or Harry Potter. | Badges can also be rewarded for strong interests. Rangers (aged 14 to 18) can earn a "fandoms" badge for sharing their enthusiasm for things like Taylor Swift or Harry Potter. |
| They can also become a "booktivist" by learning how reading can empower them. | |
| Other badges across the new set are for activities such as codebreaking, engineering, friendship, history and interior design. | Other badges across the new set are for activities such as codebreaking, engineering, friendship, history and interior design. |
| Girlguiding ambassador Angellica Bell (centre) said trying the new badges had been a "blast" | Girlguiding ambassador Angellica Bell (centre) said trying the new badges had been a "blast" |
| More than 20,000 girls and volunteers helped design the new badges and 11,000 girls tested out the activities that need to be completed to earn them. | More than 20,000 girls and volunteers helped design the new badges and 11,000 girls tested out the activities that need to be completed to earn them. |
| Girlguiding ambassador and TV presenter Angellica Bell said trying the new badges had been "a real blast". | Girlguiding ambassador and TV presenter Angellica Bell said trying the new badges had been "a real blast". |
| She said the organisation helped build girls' confidence "whilst tackling important issues impacting their lives such as online harm, sexism and misogyny". | She said the organisation helped build girls' confidence "whilst tackling important issues impacting their lives such as online harm, sexism and misogyny". |
| "I know firsthand just how important it is for girls to have activities outside of school to educate but also have fun," she added. | "I know firsthand just how important it is for girls to have activities outside of school to educate but also have fun," she added. |
| The last time Girlguiding introduced new badges was in 2019 - 110 years after its founding. | The last time Girlguiding introduced new badges was in 2019 - 110 years after its founding. |
| Originally called the Girl Guide Association, the organisation was founded in 1909 by Agnes Baden-Powell to give girls the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities like the Scouts had for boys (which was incidentally set up by her brother). | Originally called the Girl Guide Association, the organisation was founded in 1909 by Agnes Baden-Powell to give girls the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities like the Scouts had for boys (which was incidentally set up by her brother). |
| Famous members include the late Queen Elizabeth II, who became a Guide in 1937 at the age of 11. | Famous members include the late Queen Elizabeth II, who became a Guide in 1937 at the age of 11. |
| Fatima, a member of Girlguiding's youth steering group, said the new badges showed how the programme was "always evolving with us". | Fatima, a member of Girlguiding's youth steering group, said the new badges showed how the programme was "always evolving with us". |
| The 18-year-old added: "It's empowering to know our voices help shape what guiding looks like for the future." | The 18-year-old added: "It's empowering to know our voices help shape what guiding looks like for the future." |