Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) is committed to fostering and nurturing inclusive, equitable, and culturally conscious experiences for our Girl Scout community. We value the diverse backgrounds and qualities of each youth and adult member – including race; ethnicity; national origin; culture; gender identity and expression; sexual orientation; socio-economic status; age; physical, intellectual, and emotional abilities; and religious and political beliefs – so that all members feel they belong. We strive to provide everyone with the opportunity to participate fully in the Girl Scout program and contribute to the Girl Scout community.
As a council, we are dedicated to understanding similarities and differences, building equity and relationships, dismantling inequities, and promoting a dialogue of acceptance and respect through Girl Scouts. We recognize the need for continued growth and modeling behaviors for our Girl Scouts by engaging in learning opportunities and taking action to improve.
Creating Culturally Responsive Opportunities for Girl Scouts
GSGI is working to create fun and flexible program opportunities that reflect the needs and voices of youth members across diverse communities. We have several council-created patch programs for our members to learn more about themselves and other cultures.
You can view GSGI's ¡Viva! La Cultura Latina Patch Program, Juneteenth Patch Program, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Patch Program, Native American Heritage Celebration Patch Program, Celebrating the History of Women’s Right to Vote Patch Program, on this page.
You can also explore GSUSA's Multicultural Community Celebrations Patch Program for Girl Scouts of all levels.
There are plenty of activities to choose from to earn each segment of this fun patch for:
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Native American Heritage Month
- Black History Month
- Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
- Pride Month
Explore Diversity
Check out GSUSA's Multicultural Community Celebrations Patch Program for Girl Scouts of all levels!
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