The Girls’ Brigade was formed in July 1965 by the union of 3 organisations ...

The Girls’ Brigade (formed in Ireland in 1893)	The Girls’ Guildry (formed in Scotland in 1900)	The Girls’ Life Brigade (formed in England in 1902)

All 3 organisations were designed to provide weekday activities for members of Sunday Schools and Churches. As these 3 organisations grew and developed they extending into many countries around the world.

In 1965, the 3 organisations merged to form the Girls’ Brigade as we know it today, now operating in 61 countries and islands around the world.

For further information on GB internationally, visit www.gbic.org or use the country links

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