 Founded in 1962, the girl serving organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1981.The Guide Motto is "Uwe Tayari", "Be Prepared" in Swahili, "Ube Maso" in Kinyarwanda, and "Sois Prêt" in French.The Guide emblem incorporates the color scheme of the flag of Rwanda.