Voice of Girls

Girls Speak Out

Girls should not shy away from speaking out about what matters most in their lives, and to challenge themselves in developing creative solutions to address those issues.

In Girl Scouting, we view advocacy as a critical leadership skill for girls.  Through various national and local program initiatives we are encouraging a new generation of girls and young women to engage in issue advocacy.  Our goal at the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY), is to rally girls to advocate within their own communities.  Girls should find their own voice around an issue.  And that issue can be around internet safety, getting more girls interested in math and science, homelessness, or school wellness policies.  Participating in advocacy can be very empowering for young people, especially when they realize their ability to influence change.

Are you a girl who’s ready to Take Action?

Then advocacy is for you!  Advocacy is all about discovering an issue that you care about, connecting with people that it impacts or that can help to change it, and taking bold action to make the world a better place!

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As a member of GSNENY we can help you find your path to advocacy through our Journeys and Awards Program.

Journeys | Awards

  • 6 Steps to Engage in Advocacy

    1. Identify an Issue – based on a personal passion or an issue prevalent in your community
    2. Assess the Environment – research the problem to define and assess its scope in your community
    3. Decide on a Project – based on the problems uncovered through your assessments.
    4. Create an Action Plan – create a detailed action plan to achieve your overall goals.
    5. Put the Plan into Action – find opportunities to advocate solving the problem.
    6. Review Progress – throughout your project evaluate if goals are being met to achieve the end result