The Girls' Brigade as it is known today, is the union of three Christian organizations for girls -all sister organizations of the Boys' Brigade -The Girls' Brigade, The Girls'Guildry and The Girls' Life Brigade. 

  All three organizations provided training to develop mind, body and spirit and to inculcate a sense of responsibility through useful Christian service.

  THE GIRLS' BRIGADE was formed in Dublin in 1893. It was founded on
the twin pillars of Bible Class and Physical Training. Its aim was "the
extension of Christ's kingdom among girls." 

THE GIRLS' GUILDRY was founded in 1900 as a Church-centred organization providing programmes for four age groups. Its various activities
were aimed at helping girls to become mature Christian women. It was a interdenominational and international movement with a strong emphasis on
service to others. 

THE GIRLS' LIFE BRIGADE was founded in 1902 by the National Sunday School Union. Its aim was "to help and encourage girls to become responsible self-reliant and useful Christian women." 



  The UNION of the three organizations was announced world-wide in the following press
statement on Thursday, June 25th 1964 with the following statement:
  "The Girls' Life Brigade, The Girls' Guildry and The Girls' Brigade of Ireland, all sister organizations of The Boys' Brigade, announced that agreement in principle has been reached on the formation of a new united organization and that details will be worked out as soon as possible.
  

  This agreement is the result of negotiations which have been carried on for some time in a spirit of cordiality and it is believed that the united body, which will be known as THE GIRLS' BRIGADE will be of great benefit to all concerned."
  The UNION was formally confirmed on June 10th, 1968 and the united body took on the name of THE GIRLS' BRIGADE.
  The movement is international and interdenominational. Its world-wide membership
embraces many races, languages and dialects. Today, THE GIRLS' BRIGADE can be found in more than fifty countries and nations throughout the world. It also has affiliation with Christian youth in Europe.