I’M so proud of the difference 1st Davenham Scout Group is making in its local community as well as across the world.

1st Davenham Scout Group has chosen to focus on clean water and sanitation.

This means that through Scouting’s A Million Hands campaign they have spent time learning about the issue, finding out about the people it affects and working with WaterAid to take action to make a real difference.

The Scouts have joined the global call for water and toilets for everyone everywhere by taking part in a Walk for Water.

The sponsored walks are raising money to support Scouts in Madagascar, who are working with WaterAid, their communities, and the government to improve access to clean water and good sanitation in their country, where almost half the population has no choice but to drink dirty water, contributing to diarrhoeal diseases that claim the lives of 4,000 children every year.

I would just like to say ‘A Million Thanks’ to these incredible Scouts, who are fighting this injustice.

They have learned skills for life as well as making a huge impact; they really are shining lights in their community.

Bear Grylls Chief Scout