Key Milestones
- 1995 - Bebor Model Nursery/Primary School is founded in Bodo City, Rivers State, Nigeria with 1 teacher and 4 pupils.
- 2000 - The International Friends Committee is formed and begins raising funds for the school.
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Jan. 2001 Our first round of funding is delivered to the school.
- March 2002 The International Friends Committee forms a long-term partnership with the Indianapolis-based children’s charity The Timmy Foundation
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June 2002 Scott and Tijen Pegg are made honorary chiefs in the village of Bodo City.
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March 2003 The school expands to a second village, Bane, which is about 30 minutes drive from Bodo City.
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June 2004 Dr. Chuck Dietzen, founder and president of the Timmy Foundation, was made an honorary chief in the village of Bane.
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August 2005 Chief Prof. Scott Pegg Road dedicated in Bodo City. See photos in the Life in Bodo section.
