Guild of Loyal Women facts for kids
The Guild of Loyal Women of South Africa was a group of volunteers. They helped find, mark, and look after the graves of soldiers from the Second Boer War. A well-known person who helped start the Guild was Dorothea Fairbridge (1862–1931). She was a writer and also worked to protect nature.
How the Guild Started
The Guild of Loyal Women began in early 1900. By June of that year, it already had about 3,000 members. Most of these members lived in the Cape Colony, a part of South Africa at the time. By the end of 1900, the Guild had also opened branches in Natal. There were also plans to open branches in the Free State and the Transvaal.
Loyalty and Support
Even though the members said they were not involved in everyday politics, their name showed their loyalty. The group attracted people who supported the British Crown. In December 1900, the Guild received "royal patronage." This means the British royal family officially supported their work. In 1901, the Guild joined forces with the Victoria League. Today, this group is known as The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship.
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