Federação de Bandeirantes do Brasil
Encyclopedia
The Federação de Bandeirantes
do Brasil (FBB, Girl Guide Federation of Brazil) is the national Guiding
organization of Brazil
. It serves 6,201 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1919, the coeducational organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
in 1930.
The Girl Guide emblem incorporates the color scheme of the flag of Brazil
.
Be loyal to God and my country,
Help other at any occasion and
Obey the Guiding Law.
Bandeirantes
The bandeirantes were composed of Indians , caboclos , and some whites who were the captains of the Bandeiras. Members of the 16th–18th century South American slave-hunting expeditions called bandeiras...
do Brasil (FBB, Girl Guide Federation of Brazil) is the national Guiding
Girl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
organization of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. It serves 6,201 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1919, the coeducational organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
in 1930.
Program and ideals
The association is divided in five sections according to age:- Ciranda (Brownies) - ages 6 to 8
- B1 (Guides) - ages 9 to 11
- B2 (Guides) - ages 12 to 15
- Guia (Guides) - ages 15 to 21
- Leaders - ages 21 ans older
The Girl Guide emblem incorporates the color scheme of the flag of Brazil
Flag of Brazil
The national flag of Brazil is a blue disc depicting a starry sky spanned by a curved band inscribed with the national motto, within a yellow rhombus, on a green field. Brazil officially adopted this design for its national flag on November 19, 1889, replacing the flag of the second Empire of Brazil...
.
Guide Promise
I promise, on my honour, to do my best to:Be loyal to God and my country,
Help other at any occasion and
Obey the Guiding Law.
Guide Law
A Guide...- Is trustworthy.
- Is loyal and respects truth.
- Helps others on all occasion.
- Esteems and cherishes friendship.
- Is kind and courteous.
- Sees God in creation and protects nature.
- Knows how to obey.
- Faces all difficulties cheerfully.
- Uses resources wisely.
- Acts, thinks, and is coherent with moral values.