A leader from the 3rd Burscough Guide Unit has been selected to travel across the world, representing Girlguiding North West England by taking part in an important social action project.

Becky Latham was selected to lead this incredible trip along with two other leaders to represent Girlguiding North West England Region.

The group of women lead a team of 12 Girlguiding Senior Section members aged 14 – 18, to provide the girls with this once-in-a-lifetime international opportunity.

Becky will be travelling to Romania to take part in an agricultural project, which aims to provide shelter and support to disadvantaged teenagers. The group will work alongside young people at micro-eco farms and will help teach English to the local communities.

Becky told QLocal: "Girlguiding has been such a major factor in my life. It has given me so many opportunities and I have made so many friends. I'm most looking forward to getting to work as a team to help form relationships within Romania."

Added Julie Bell, the Region's Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding North West England: "It's really fantastic to see so many of our members putting themselves forward for these international projects. Being part of Girlguiding gives you so many opportunities, including these incredible international adventures."

Girlguiding gives girls and young women the chance to have fun, build friendships and make a positive difference in their community. For further information visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus