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How did we start?

The charity was set up in July 2003 by Laurence Lalanne, a former BBC journalist following a visit to the village of Bonou. It became clear that even with very few resources the village was making considerable efforts in terms of their own development, but their needs remained huge. The plight of a seriously injured girl in the village, at the time of Laurence’s visit, highlighted the lack of basic medicines and health facilities.  This was the catalyst for Laurence to set up the charity.

 Read Laurence's account of her first visit

 

 

 

 

The Road to Bonou

 

 

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