{"id":4429,"date":"2026-01-14T13:10:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/?page_id=4429"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T09:42:20","slug":"smile-at-school-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/en\/smile-at-school-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Smile at School timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a5a0d88f height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_35ebf75b hex-mask-image-big has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_3a75b5da has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Smile at School<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_67e09fc8 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">STEP BY STEP IMPACT<\/span><\/span><\/h3><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_6f60f723 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">What we have achieved together<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_dfe06ffd has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"538\">Since the start in <strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"246\">2018<\/strong> is there thanks to <strong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"280\">Smile at School<\/strong> much has been set in motion. What began as a small initiative has grown into a project with a visible and lasting impact on education in Ghana. Through the dedication of pupils, staff, parents, and partners, we have collectively achieved a great deal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"910\">From collecting school supplies to realising concrete provisions such as computer rooms, mini-libraries and improvements to school buildings: every action has contributed to better learning conditions for thousands of pupils and teachers. This not only involves material support, but also connection, commitment and global citizenship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1055\">Below you'll see at a glance what has been achieved since 2018. An overview of milestones that demonstrate what can be achieved together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-html\"><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.commoninja.com\/sdk\/latest\/commonninja.js\" defer><\/script>\n<div class=\"commonninja_component pid-6671e760-7146-493c-b56b-17fffc2c7286\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_8753cab7 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_724ba9be via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_67e09fc8 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">JOIN IN<\/span><\/span><\/h3><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_6f60f723 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Every donation counts<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_dfe06ffd has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"332\">Will you help with the project <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"146\">Smile at School<\/strong> to take further? With this project, we are supporting children and teachers in Ghana. Just like last year, we have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise a nice sum together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"573\">Thanks to previous actions, a computer room and a small library have already been realised. However, the school building is not yet completely finished. With your contribution, you will help us take the next step. Big or small: <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"572\">every donation counts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"643\">Would you like to contribute? Scan the QR code on this page or use <a href=\"https:\/\/betaalverzoek.rabobank.nl\/betaalverzoek\/?id=tRJTfc0YQlCH6M8yuIBLDg\"><strong>this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Smile-at-school-doneren-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Smile-at-school-doneren-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Smile-at-school-doneren-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Smile-at-school-doneren-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Smile-at-school-doneren.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Smile at SchoolSTEP FOR STEP IMPACTWhat we have achieved togetherSince the start in 2018, a lot has happened thanks to Smile at School. 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