FAQ: Girl Scouts from Parkland and Coral Springs Earn Gold Award for Community Impact

What is the Girl Scout Gold Award?

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious recognition attainable by Girl Scout seniors and ambassadors in grades nine through 12, highlighting creative and impactful projects that address real-world challenges.

Who are the Girl Scouts that earned the Gold Award?

Parkland residents Eliani Carr-Betts, Maha Siddiqui, and Emma Solsona, along with Coral Springs resident Ava Palazzolo, have each earned the Girl Scout Gold Award.

What was Eliani Carr-Betts’ project about?

Eliani Carr-Betts’ project, ‘Awareness of Human Trafficking in Broward County,’ aimed to combat human trafficking through education, awareness initiatives, and collaboration with organizations to protect and empower youth.

How did Maha Siddiqui address mental health in her project?

Maha Siddiqui created ‘Rediscover Your Mind: Anxiety and Depression in Teenagers,’ an online resource offering professional insights and support for teens struggling with mental health, based on her experiences and collaborations with a licensed psychiatrist.

Why are these projects significant?

These projects address critical issues like human trafficking and mental health among teenagers, providing education, resources, and support to create lasting change and empower individuals in their communities.

What organizations did Eliani Carr-Betts collaborate with for her project?

Eliani Carr-Betts collaborated with organizations such as Polaris, A21, the Nancy J. Cotterman Center, and worked closely with Judge Ross’s Broward County RISE Court for her human trafficking awareness project.

How effective was Maha Siddiqui’s mental health project?

Within two weeks of launch, Maha Siddiqui’s website reached over 140 visitors, with more than 97% of surveyed users reporting they learned something new and 98% saying the information helped them better understand their mental health.

Where did these projects take place?

The projects were implemented in Broward County, Florida, focusing on local communities in Parkland and Coral Springs.

What are the implications of these Gold Award projects?

These projects not only address immediate community needs but also inspire other young individuals to take action on important issues, demonstrating the power of youth-led initiatives in creating societal change.