Josefa Llanes Escoda

thumb|right|Josefa Llanes Escoda Josefa Madamba Llanes Escoda (born Josefa Llanes y Madamba; 20 September 1898 – 6 January 1945) was a Filipino teacher and social worker known for her role in the establishment of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and campaigns for women's suffrage. Quotes I have done my duty to my country and God! To my mind, the most I have done is having helped with the little I could do to save the lives of the surrendered soldiers of Bataan and Corregidor. Womens Activism NYC If you survive, tell the people that the women of the Philippines did their part in making the ember sparks of truth and liberty alive till the last moment. Women’s Month 2021: The Girl Scouts Founder, Josefa Llanes Escoda External links Josefa Llanes Escoda: Pioneering Girl Scout Category:Educators from the Philippines Category:Women academics from the Philippines Category:1898 births Category:1945 deaths