The phrase "and so helping" is not standard in written English and may be confusing without context.
It could be used in a context where you are describing an action that results in assistance or support, but it needs to be part of a clearer sentence.
Example: "She volunteered at the shelter, and so helping those in need became her passion."
Alternatives: "thus assisting" or "thereby aiding".
The war's defenders continue to hope that Iraq can prove the sceptics wrong, pioneering a modern Arab democracy and so helping to draw the sting of Islamic extremism.
Schools are in a position of authority, and so helping to publicise specific suppliers or products could put a parent under unintended pressure to pay for it".
Some of these are apprenticing artisans, learning old skills like embroidery, glass mosaic and pottery that were themselves dying out, and so helping keep Italian culture alive.
In 1951 Macmillan had become minister of housing, achieving the target of 300,000 houses a year and so helping to create the "property-owning democracy" which lay at the heart of Conservative thinking.
"A legal commitment to devoting 0.7% of our national income to international aid would be a powerful example to the world, ensuring our ability to securely plan projects in the long-term and so helping us to reach the most marginalised groups, such as adolescent girls".
Mr. Maes continued: "The film 'Dzaomalaza' encourages young people to reflect on what skills they need in today's society, encouraging them to discuss the issues that they face and so helping them develop the strength to advocate for change in their favour.
And, so help me, there is actually a Zombie Research Society.
This would give Britain time to train more doctors and so help to overcome the problem.
The cricket is supposed to enhance mutual goodwill, and so help the overall peace process.
Once elected, however, he ceased to support Benedict and so helped to end the Western Schism.
The distance gives neutrinos enough time to change flavour, and so help pin down delta.
