MEMBERS of the the Malvern branch of Save the Children are joining volunteers across the UK to Walk the World for children and families in the UK and globally.

The challenge is to walk to chosen countries highlighting the work of Save the Children. The countries include the UK, Syria, Cox’s Bazaar (Bangladesh) and Yemen.

Malvern members have chosen to walk the 2,786 miles to Syria and hope their efforts will help support some of the world’s most vulnerable children here at home and around the world.

Mandy Nicholls, regional community fundraising manager for Save the Children, said: “When the crisis hit Save the Children went into action immediately carrying out life-saving work across the globe. But due to the pandemic the charity also faces challenges with its revenue expected to fall by millions of pounds this year due to volunteers being unable to raise money."

Joan Gibson, Malvern branch secretary, and Sarah Ann Bradford, treasurer, who are both taking part in the challenge, added: “We are so grateful to everyone for supporting such an innovative idea on how to raise money in the face of the current challenges.

"Taking part in Walk the World will be a great way of appreciating the wonderful scenery on our doorstep and with every step knowing that we are all helping to make a difference to the lives of families that need our help, now more than ever.”

To support, join in or donate to Walk the World for Save the Children, go to justgiving.com/team/MalvernBranch