The Badge Archive

2011 – Global Action Award

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2025 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide.

This replaced the Global Action Award badges (Year 1 & Year 2) for Junior, Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador levels.

What is this badge about?

Find a way to help one of the 17 sustainable development goals and make a difference.

Choose your own activities!

  • Activity List  (Not Available Yet)
  • See example of a detailed plan for Autism Awareness

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Explore a badge you’ve earned and use it to identify an issue tied to a UN Global Goal that your group is curious about and ready to address by creating meaningful, lasting change.
  2. Write down what your group knows, adding insights from your badge work, researching the topic and connecting with affected people or organizations, then organizing and analyzing your findings to uncover barriers, patterns, and root causes to explore why your chosen issue exists.
  3. Begin by exploring existing efforts, then use your group’s talents, interests, and research to brainstorm and choose a sustainable project idea that creates lasting impact.
  4. Turn your project idea into a measurable plan by setting a clear goal, organizing tasks and roles around your group’s strengths, identifying needed supplies and resources, and sharing the plan with trusted adults and community partners for feedback and support.
  5. Launch your project by following your plan, tracking progress, adjusting as needed, and evaluating its success together. Then celebrate what you’ve accomplished. (Sharing your story to inspire continued change is optional.)

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA PDF activity choices.

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

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Meeting Plans

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Other Resources

  • No link to Scouts Honor Wiki

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

  • None Currently Available
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At Home Plans

  • None Currently Available

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GSUSA Information and Details

Five steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Identify a community issue
  2. Explore the issue’s root causes
  3. Differs between levels:
    • Junior & Cadette: Brainstorm project ideas
    • Senior & Ambassador: Brainstorm solutions
  4. Make a plan
  5. Take Action and celebrate!
Global Action Pin
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Daisy and Brownie Global Action Award badges officially retire in October of 2026. Only Junior and above can earn the new Global Action Award pin.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is an Award Badge – 

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.

for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.

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Tia Kennard