All over the world, members of the guides and scouts think of each other on this day. The special day is also used to raise awareness of, and funds for, particular issues. This year the theme was “Think about water” and children were encouraged to find out about water’s importance to health and the issues of access to clean water and water conservation.

Elspeth Henderson, Chairman of the World Board of Guiding said, “World Thinking Day on 22 February is much more than an opportunity to raise funds. This special day provides us all with the chance to learn more about each other and also think about the important issue of water, and its impact on our lives.”