"Girl Scout Troop Dissolves Amid Controversy Over Gaza Fundraiser"
Girl Scout Troop 149 in Missouri decided to fundraise for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund by making and selling bracelets, but faced opposition from their parent chapter, leading to the troop disbanding. The troop's leader, Nawal Abuhamdeh, felt the response was hurtful and reminiscent of her own experiences of exclusion. Despite this, the community rallied around the girls, helping them raise over $20,000 for Palestinian children. The incident prompted a response from the Girl Scouts organization, acknowledging the need for greater clarity and education regarding fundraising policies, and expressing a commitment to advancing inclusion and anti-racism.
