Kings Langley and Bakau Community Link

The Link was started in 1997 when a group in Kings Langley came together to consider the possibility of linking with a community in the developing world. A wide cross section from within the village expressed their support and after initial enquiries were made with the Local Government International Bureau details of the community in Bakau were obtained. From this we discovered that our aims and theirs were much the same, that is we wanted to understand each other's culture better. We wanted to affirm that there was something enriching in bringing people from different cultures together to share their background, beliefs and also their needs and to see what can be accomplished together.

Throughout the project's life individuals and groups have exchanged cards, letters, gifts and it has also been the inspiration for others to make their own contacts. It has been of particular benefit to have the schools, churches and Parish Council involved in various ways. We are not primarily an aid project, recognizing that others are better placed to undertake this. However we recognize the disparity in resources and seek to respond as friends do when they see another in need. As a result we have taken small tokens of friendship and this has been the means of facilitating greater contact and understanding of our partner's situation.

About the project

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