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Time to Celebrate: Don’t miss Celebrating with More Than Me on March 8th!

Join us on March 8th for a celebration! As you may have heard, we won $1MM at the Chase American Giving Awards on NBC! In honor of this exciting milestone, More Than Me is hosting a party in New Jersey … Continue reading

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GlobalGiving UK is featuring More Than Me in their January “Back to School Appeal”!

Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to share that More Than Me was chosen as one of only four organizations to be featured during GlobalGiving UK’s education month! This January, GlobalGiving UK is making its “Back to School Appeal” to support … Continue reading

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Alfalit to Eradicate Illiteracy in Liberia

From The Inquirer (Monrovia) The Vice President of Alfalit International currently visiting Liberia with a delegation, Dr. Joseph Milton has predicted the likelihood of Alfalit Liberia eradicating illiteracy in the Liberian society.Following a colorful appreciation and thanksgiving ceremony held at … Continue reading

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Volunteer Spotlight: Five Questions for Joei

One of the interesting things about More than Me is that we have always operated through a broad network of volunteers. Although we can no longer say that we are a volunteer-run organization, most of the day-to-day grant writing, event … Continue reading

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The Stories Behind the Statistics

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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Hooray for Everything!/ Diversity Is Complicated

More than Me is comprised of a very diverse group. Our team includes people with multiple degrees, and people who finished high school at age 25. We have all rallied around the idea that we can work for something more; … Continue reading

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We Did It!

Over the last week, we have seen people from all over the world rally around the idea that girls deserve an education. More than Me is proud to announce that we are the 2011 Global Giving Facebook photo contest winner! … Continue reading

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We Need You To Vote

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

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

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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