Author Archives: Jacob Patterson-Stein

One of our volunteers in Liberia, Marleen de Jong – Rothengatter, just sent along this message. Marleen assists with our social work and evaluation, although, really, she  does so much more.    I spent yesterday afternoon with Macintosh in West Point to … Continue reading →

More than Me is proud of our staff on the ground in Liberia. Macintosh, our lead worker in West Point, makes regular visits to all of our girls, their parents or guardians, and the school. This is just one of … Continue reading →

This is a guest post from Billy Vierbuchen, a More than Me volunteer that recently joined Katie on the ground in West Point.  So, the numbers don’t mean shit. The estimated 75,000 inside this tin hole of huts, the number … Continue reading →

What started in the early 1900s as a movement for labor rights and suffrage in Europe has become an event officially recognized by governments around the world. The day has served as a spotlight for various issues, but today, March … Continue reading →

There is a five hour time difference between Monrovia and New York. There is no internet in West Point. And there are cultural differences that complicate quick communication; a brief message or email requires a follow-up, which requires another follow-up, … Continue reading →

A child is born to illiterate parents in rural Liberia. When she is four or five, they decide to send her to live with friends in Monrovia, the capital, hoping she will have more opportunities there.  The auntie she is … Continue reading →

This entry in our continuing series, Volunteer Spotlight, posts five questions for Demi. Demi lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has helped More than Me with PR advice, proof reading, and spreading the word about our work in Liberia. What … Continue reading →