{"id":4142,"date":"2024-10-29T10:47:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T10:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/?page_id=4142"},"modified":"2025-06-11T18:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:25:51","slug":"timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4142\" class=\"elementor elementor-4142\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0824e34 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0824e34\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2f4a1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2f4a1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 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class=\"twae-media full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-8.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-8.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-8-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Container sent to Liberia, Help a Child Africa charity born, donations handled by St. Augustine\u2019s church, High Wycombe.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-c135f52\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2007<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Start of schooling<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">159 children in school<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-5.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-5.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-5-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>159 children in school in Grandcess funded by Help a Child Africa.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-90f77da\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2008<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">College<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">The highest achievers<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-3.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-3.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>155 children in school and introduction of the scheme of funding 2 of the highest achievers through college each year.<br \/>Self-funded, fact-finding visit to Liberia.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-d4b8401\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2009<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">4 young people in College<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">4 people in College<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-7.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-7.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-7-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>150 children in school and 4 young people in college.<br \/>Help a Child Africa became independent of St. Augustine\u2019s and was registered with the<br \/>Charity Commission.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-bfda85f\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2010<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">6 people in college<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">6 people in college<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-9.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-9.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-9-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>140 children in school, 6 young people in college and the introduction of funding for 4 children with additional needs in Monrovia. An African Evening was held at St. Edmund Campion church, Hazlemere to update supporters on the work of the charity and with a demonstration by Rwandan dancers and lovely African food!<\/li><li>2 supporters undertook to walk the Thames Path in aid of Help a Child Africa and 2 other supporters undertook a half marathon dressed as the Super Mario Brothers! in aid of Help a Child Africa.<\/li><li>Help a Child <strong>Africa Facebook page launched.<\/strong><\/li><li>Help a Child Africa signed up to Easyfundraising, a way for supporters to raise money for the charity when shopping online.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-cc071a6\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2011<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">People with additional needs<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">4 children with additional needs<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-10.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-10.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-10-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>An African Evening was held at St. Edmund Campion church, Hazlemere to update supporters on the work of the charity with a demonstration by acrobats and lovely African food!<\/li><li>Visit to England by the then in-country representative Father Sarius. He was interviewed about the school and life in Liberia and the interview was posted by way of a question a day on the Help a Child Facebook page.<\/li><li>We had our first, now annual, mulled wine and mince pie stall at the Blessed John Henry Newman parish and St. Augustine\u2019s Christmas Bazaar - raising awareness with a bit of fundraising.<\/li><li>Self-funded, fact-finding visit by trustees lap top computers taken out in response to a request as IT skills are very necessary to obtain employment.<\/li><li>We signed-up to receive money for recycling old mobile phones and ink cartridges.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-635ac2d\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2012<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">8 young people in college<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">8 young people in college<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-11.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-11.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-11-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>110 children in school, 8 young people in college and funding for 4 children with additional needs.<\/li><li>St. Edmund Campion church closed and the \u201cFinal Big Bash BBQ\u201d raised funds for Help a Child.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-6058d1a\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2014<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">4 children with additional needs<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">4 children with additional needs<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-2.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>100 children in school, 8 young people in college and funding for 4 children with additional needs.<\/li><li>School closed in October because of Ebola, Help a Child Africa took the decision to continue paying the teachers a retainer.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-18828a2\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2015<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Liberia declared Ebola-free<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">School re-opened after the summer holiday<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-7.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-7.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-7-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>Liberia was declared Ebola-free in May. School re-opened after the summer holiday.<\/li><li>100 children in school, 8 young people in college and funding for 4 children with additional needs.<\/li><li>RISE Theatre performed their White Rabbit play at Immaculate Heart of Mary church Great Missenden and the proceeds of the evening were donated to Help a Child Africa.<\/li><li>A primary school in Gravesend raised money for Help a Child Africa after hearing about the charity from their parish priest who used to be at St. Edmund Campion.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-5cc2e8a\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2017<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">100 children in school, 6 young people in college<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">School re-opened after the summer holiday<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-12.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-12.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-12-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>100 children in school, 6 young people in college and funding for 2 children with additional needs.<\/li><li>The St Augustine\u2019s confirmation group raised money for Help a Child Africa.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-f94c730\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2018<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Visit to Liberia by Father Sam<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Visit to Liberia by Father Sam<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-4.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-4.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>100 children in school and 6 young people in college.<\/li><li>During his visit to Liberia Father Sam delivered a private donation to the school in Grand Cess to enable them to have much needed new desks and chairs made.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-dc3e627\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2019<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Launch of new website.<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Launch of new website<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-13.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-13.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-13-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>100 children in school and 6 young people in college.<\/li><li>Launch of new website.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-6b37a7f\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2020<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">School closed in March due to Coronavirus.<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">School closed due to Coronavirus<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-14.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-14.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-14-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>100 children in school and 6 young people in college.<\/li><li>School closed in March due to Coronavirus.<\/li><li>School reopened in August, observing and adhering to the Government Health Protocols.<\/li><li>The college student support scheme had to be withdrawn during the year due to problems caused by Coronavirus restrictions.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-6ab816f\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2022<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">100 children in school<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Special project at the school<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-15.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-15.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-15-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>Work went ahead on a special project at the school financed by a generous donor.<\/li><li>A planned visit by Trustees to Grand Cess had to be postponed because of ill health.<\/li><li>We received a thank you video from some of the parents at St. Patricks, the sound quality was not very good but it was good to hear the benefit that the parents feel the scheme is bestowing on their children.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-811668f\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2025<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">5 young people in college<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">5 young people in college<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-6.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-6.png 600w, https:\/\/helpachild.org.uk\/hac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/school-6-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><ul><li>The long planned visit by trustees to Grand Cess is scheduled to take place in December, although close attention is being paid to the mpox situation in Africa.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"twae-end\"><\/div>\n    <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media (max-width: 1024px){ .twae-wrapper{--tw-ybx-size: 80px !important;}}@media (max-width: 767px){ .twae-wrapper{--tw-ybx-size: 80px !important}}<\/style>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Timeline Download our timeline here 2006FoundingSelf-funded, fact-finding visit to Liberia Container sent to Liberia, Help a Child Africa charity born, donations handled by St. Augustine\u2019s church, High Wycombe. 2007Start of schooling159 children in school 159 children in school in Grandcess funded by Help a Child Africa.\u00a0 2008CollegeThe highest 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