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The children of the West African city of Bo, Sierra Leone are victims of an 11 year civil war. Unlike the children of Canada, these children have never known what it means to feel safe. Instead, they have witnessed the results of civil war, experienced horrible atrocities, seen the deaths of their parents and have been left orphaned.

The recent ending of civil war provides us with an opportunity to help create a better future for the children of Bo – a future where they have access to family love, education, health care and an overall improved quality of life.

In past years, Nepean Outreach to the World (NOW) has focused attention on projects that will improve the lives of orphaned children. In collaboration with St. Mary’s Children’s home, NOW and St. Mary’s caregivers are working to provide these children a safe place -- a fundamental, basic right of all children.

Current Project:

The development of a Learning Resource Centre represents a vital step towards sustainability for the children of Sierra Leone. The skills they develop at St. Mary's LRC will permit them to flourish and become citizens of the global village. When completed, the Learning Resource Centre will provide the children with:

• A facility dedicated to self-learning

• Books and teaching materials

• Computers, software and other technology aids

On Saturday, November 29th from 7:00pm - 12:00 NOW will hold a fundraising auction to support St. Mary's Children's Home. Tickets for this event are $20. Our host for the evening is Stunt Man Stu from Sports Radio Team 1200. Click here for more details.

Future Projects:

Future NOW initiatives, such as building a clinic, will focus on projects that improve health outcomes and employment opportunities.

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