GSEM Gold Award Project Catalog

Protecting Girls Education

Project Details: To earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, Eliana decided to take action to ensure young women in Antigua, Guatemala, had access to sanitary supplies so they can attend school when they are menstruating. Eliana partnered with her church and high school to collect feminine hygiene products. She also collected material to make reusable pads so the girls would have permanent supplies, even after the donated disposable products were no longer available. To complete her project, Eliana traveled to Guatemala to distribute the supplies. Eliana’s church will continue trips to the area in the future, bringing additional hygiene products with them.

Gold Award Girl Scout: Eliana F., Troop 782

Issue: Education opportunities in Antigua, Guatemala are extremely limited. Root Cause: Children in Antigua, Guatemala face extreme poverty and often don’t have the resources to attend public school. Measurability: Eliana used surveys to find out if her resources were successful. Sustainability: The sanitary pads are reusable, offering continuous aid. Furthermore, Eliana’s church will continue the project.