Tag Archives: Liberia

Angel Flying

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Katie Meyler

It was a hot day in the slums. Sweat poured down my face, the smell of feces burned my nose as I walked around asking young girls if they had any dreams. I met Angel.  She took me by the … Continue reading →

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The Stories Behind the Statistics

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

I like data. I want to have numbers to back up the things I see and the assumptions I hear. If you have ever heard Katie speak, you have seen how real, emotional, and moving the stories of girls in … Continue reading →

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If I Were a Ten Year Old Female Prostitute in a Country Shattered by War

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Wow. What a title. If you spent much time on Twitter or “the blogs” this week, you likely came across mention of Gene Marks’ provocative Forbes column, “If I Was a Poor Black Kid.” Plenty of people have weighed in … Continue reading →

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One Bag’s Journey, One Girl’s Education

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

At some point, in the City of Bedford, Texas, a person called Sydney S. received a neon-green backpack. Like most people who get free promotional backpacks, Sydney S. probably used it for a little while, at least enough to write … Continue reading →

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On Blogging From Liberia

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

When our team is working in D.C. or New Jersey or New York, it’s pretty easy to draft a grant, tweet, or post photos to the Facebook page. The internet has been More than Me’s greatest asset and tool. O.K., … Continue reading →

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We Need You To Vote

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

More than Me has always been about teamwork. We need you to tell everyone you can about our current Facebook contest. Our core team is in Liberia, but getting the word out here is tough. Here is our desperate plea: … Continue reading →

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A Walk In West Point

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

West Point is an assault on your senses. It is loud, the air smells of sweat and cooking oil, and it is full of people running in all directions. The kinetic feel to the place is exhausting, yet energizing. You … Continue reading →

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Letter from Liberia: Unfinished Feelings

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Katie Meyler

I’m sitting at my computer with four former child prostitutes and an 11 year old girl that spends her weekends begging with her blind father who lost his arm and eyes during the war. We are at a western restaurant … Continue reading →

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Love from Liberia

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Katie Meyler

I am on emotional overload right now; this is the case most of the time -probably a personality disorder- but it’s especially bad when I first arrive back in Liberia. Yesterday, I met with Susan at her home in West … Continue reading →

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Happy Liberian Independence Day!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Today, July 26th, marks the 164th anniversary of the Republic of Liberia. Celebrations are occurring throughout Liberia, as well as in D.C. and other communities around the world. Here at More than Me we’d like to say, Happy Birthday, Liberia! … Continue reading →

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