
Burley in Wharfedale

A boy called Zakari Saye from Téréli was instrumental in this link being formed. Youngsters in Burley also played a vital role. [more]

Zakari visits Burley - find out more [more]
Previous visits were in 2001 Zakari visits Burley and in 2009 Zakari in Burley and London
Téréli, a village in the Dogon region of Mali, was first linked with Burley in Wharfedale, a village in West Yorkshire, through the ‘On the Line’ project which was the brainchild of Jon Snow.
‘Perhaps the most improbable link you can imagine, Téréli and Burley, yet linked by the reality that people in each village live life at exactly the same time despite being separated by thousands of miles. The shared interests, endeavours and aspirations of the two communities that are expressed in the link between Téréli and Burley illustrate the fact that despite our material divisions we are all one.’
Jon Snow

Burley-Téréli Friendship Trust 2025 Calendar cost £6
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BTFT Mugs, Coasters and Key rings also available See photos
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BTFT Mugs, Coasters and Key rings also available See photos
Contact Us if you would like any of these items.

Téréli
A Most Unlikely Friendship
Our first full length publication. On Sale now. We are delighted to announce that the story of our Link with Téréli, which has developed and thrived over the past twenty years, is now in print.
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Our first full length publication. On Sale now. We are delighted to announce that the story of our Link with Téréli, which has developed and thrived over the past twenty years, is now in print.
Find out more [more]

There are many more projects including Téréli Primary School Well, The Maternity, Téréli Secondary School, The new Dispensary [more]
Jon Snow video
’On the Line’ link celebrating 20 years. As a Millennium project the link was established in January 2000. In 2020 we celebrated 20 years of Friendship. Jon Snow sent a video message which can be viewed on Burley Parish Council website.
Video message from Jon Snow
’On the Line’ link celebrating 20 years. As a Millennium project the link was established in January 2000. In 2020 we celebrated 20 years of Friendship. Jon Snow sent a video message which can be viewed on Burley Parish Council website.
Video message from Jon Snow