The Paddock Wood and Bereko communities have had a formal friendship since 2012. We keep in touch day to day and representatives from Paddock Wood usually visit Bereko every two years.
During our visits we meet with the town elders to discuss their priorities and needs. Where we have the funds available, we will offer support with agreed projects, for example, food in times of hunger, medicines, support for the schools. We also support the Bereko Garden Group which provides demonstration projects and community education on agricultural practices, especially important with climate change impacting on previously predictable weather patterns.
Occasionally we may also support individuals with a handcycle, prosthetics or access to treatment for an operable condition.