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It was 20 years ago that David Chaplin, a retired headmaster from a prep school in East Sussex, first arrived in Africa. For many years his school, the peaceful, leafy Vinehall (its motto: pro aliis optimum agere, “to do our best for the benefit of others”), had been in contact with the Anglican church in South-west Rwanda through the father of one of his pupils, and it regularly raised money for children there. Having retired with a full pension at the age of 55, Chaplin decided i...

Founding a charity in Rwanda shifted his perspective on life forever. David Chaplin explains why he stayed for 20 years

100 years Ago: 1923 While the road crew in Greene were at work Saturday a large moose crossed the road a short distance in front of them. It was reported that a bear had been reported two or three times in the past week. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Webster and Central Y Teen officers met […]