2002 – a year of growth

2002 was a year of change in the world generally and here at VANL was no exception.

• Westlife had their tenth number 1 hit
• The UN froze the assets of Osama Bin Laden, Al Qaeda and the remaining members of the Taliban
• The US invaded Afghanistan
• Swiss Citizens voted against joining the UN
• Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, died
• Star Wars, Episode 2, Attack of the Clones was released

2002 saw a great deal of growth and change:

• 37 new members joined VANL
• 70 Volunteers were placed in CVOs
• We had three external offices in Isle, Brigg and Barton
• Our minibus was in great demand with more volunteer drivers being trained
• The Children’s Fund Local Network was established
• Due to increased service demand, a Finance Manager was appointed