Founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA - Juliette Gordon Low

She was born in a charming Southern city just before the start of the American Civil War and her love for the outdoors led her to start one of the most important organizations for young girls. Today, her legacy lives on in the hearts of little girls all around America. The legacy of a woman. Their contributions made the world a better place.

This is women who made a difference. This is the story of Juliette Gordon Lowe, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. She was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1860, on the corner of Oglethorpe and Bull Streets. Little Juliet was raised in a very well to do family, and they called her Daisy instead of Juliet when she was growing up.

Now, she wasn't your typical little girl. She loved the outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and riding. Things you'd more associate that a little boy might be interested in. Her friends considered her a tomboy, but she also had a passion for art and was pretty good at painting and drawing. She also dabbled in poetry.

Now, some of her family and friends even thought of her as eccentric, and she got the nickname Crazy Daisy, because according to them, you never knew what she would do next. She had a knack for being clumsy and having accidents. In one of her mother's letters written to her father, she reported that Daisy fell out of the bed, on her head, as usual.

Daisy was raised with traditional southern values in the second half of the 19th century, and she grew up learning the importance of duty, loyalty, and obedience. Her family would send her off to boarding school in New Jersey, and then to a French finishing school in New York. After her sister died at a young age, Juliet came home to Savannah to help run the household as her mother was grief stricken.

And during this time, she met the man she would marry, William McKay Lowe, a wealthy businessman from England. In 1886, they were married and soon after relocated to London. That's where Juliet became involved in various social and philanthropic organizations. In 1912, she attended a meeting of the Girl Guides, a British organization for girls, and was inspired to establish a similar one in the United States.

So she returned to Savannah, and with the help of her cousin, formed the first Girl Scout troop in March of 1912. The organization quickly grew. By 1920, there were over 68, 000 Girl Scouts in the United States.

Juliette Gordon Lowe was a dedicated advocate for girls and women. Over the decades since its founding, the Girl Scouts of the USA has helped millions of girls develop important life skills, making lasting friendships, and become confident, successful young women.

One of the key ways Lowe's Vision has had a positive impact on young girls is through the Girl Scouts emphasis on outdoor activities and adventure. Girls who participate in the program have the opportunity to go camping, hiking and fishing, and to learn how to cook over a fire and navigate the wilderness.

These activities not only help girls develop important life skills, but they also foster a love of the outdoors and a sense of independence and self reliance. In addition to outdoor activities, the Girl Scouts also offer a variety of other programs and activities that help girls develop important life skills. These include programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math, which help girls develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. The organization, founded by Juliette Gordon Lowe, also offers programs focused on financial literacy, healthy living, and leadership, which help girls develop important life skills that will serve them well into the future.

Another key aspect of Lowe's Vision for the Girl Scouts is its emphasis on community service and social responsibility. Girls who participate in the program have the opportunity to learn about the importance of giving back and to get involved in their communities. By volunteering and participating in service projects, this not only helps girls develop a sense of empathy and compassion, but it also helps them understand the importance of being a good citizen and contributing to the well being of their communities.

Overall, Juliette Gordon Lowe's founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA has had a profound and lasting impact on generations of young girls. Through its focus on outdoor activities, life skills, development and community service, the organization has helped countless girls grow into confident, successful young women who are well prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Juliette Gordon Lowe passed away on January 17th, 1927 at the age of 66. And although almost a century has passed, her legacy is stronger than ever. Juliette Gordon Lowe was a woman who made a difference.