Scouts work together to fight malaria
Cub Scouts became Cub reporters on CBBC’s Newsround’s Press Pack to show how together, Scouts are battling malaria in northern Ghana.
Asha and Ollie from 3rd St Albans teamed up with Scouts Nihad, Abdul and Suadique from Tamale, Ghana to showcase the vital work they’re doing to prevent the spread of malaria.
Despite the 3,000 mile distance between the Scout Groups, they’ve worked brilliantly together to highlight the dangers of the disease in northern Ghana, which is mainly spread by mosquitoes and affects women and children more than most.
Fundraising for a healthier future
The St Albans Scouts raised over £7,000 money to buy much needed mosquito nets by holding bake sales, a community car wash, sponsored walks and litter picks. The nets were then distributed house to house in rural communities by the Scouts in Ghana. The local Scouts also provided education about use of the nets, and other ways to protect families against malaria and reduce the risks.
A team effort
Asha and Ollie interviewed Scouts in both countries: ‘It's amazing that there are Scout Groups all over the world,’ said one Cub from St Albans, ‘and I was glad that we can help some of their communities.’
‘The distribution of mosquito nets has made a lot of impact in communities,’ said Abdul one of the Scouts from Ghana, ‘and reduced instances of malaria.’
Congratulations to all the Cubs and Scouts involved, in both St Albans and Tamale, Ghana.
What a brilliant way to show the power of the global Scouts family working together.