GSEM Gold Award Project Catalog

First Aid Awareness: A Shared Responsibility for All

Project Details: Paige’s Gold Award project addressed the importance of first aid safety within her school environment and local community, while supporting refugee families coming to the area who may not have basic first aid supplies at their disposal. Paige and her team of peers partnered with Humankind STL and Welcome Neighbor to raise funds to purchase first aid kits, and shop for basic over-the-counter medicine for refugee families. She translated the over-the-counter medicine labels into the languages Pashto and Dari and assembled kits for the families. Paige also developed a presentation that addressed the need for education on emergency preparedness and refugee support and presented her findings to Girl Scout troops and her school, including 450 students and 20 faculty and staff.

Gold Award Girl Scout: Paige J., Juliette

Issue: Many individuals, especially those who are students or refugees, did not have the resources needed to know how to handle medical problems. Root Cause: Students at school often don’t get taught how to properly handle a medical emergency, and many refugees come with very little access to new resources. Measurability: Paige kept track of the number of kits developed and the number of medicines translated. Sustainability: Senior class Red Cross club members will be in charge of running the organization and maintaining the project.