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A Valentine for Abigail

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Katie Meyler

This is Abigail. She’s 14 years old. I met her one day while I was taking photos around West Point, one of Liberia’s worst slums. She liked posing and wanted me to take her picture. We formed a friendship, and … Continue reading →

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Meet Siah

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Stephanie Hood

Siah is a very shy five year old who started kindergarten this year with a More than Me scholarship. Siah told us that she loves playing with empty cups and that she has a best friend, Favor. Before she started … Continue reading →

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Lowering Her Risk: Lovetee

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Stephanie Hood

At More than Me we love to share the inspiring stories of our scholarship recipients. Read below to find out more about Lovetee, a 12 year old girl starting school for the first time with a More than Me scholarship! … Continue reading →

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The Unspoken Crime

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

There are a lot of harsh realities in West Point: zero running water, few job opportunities, crowded living spaces. A few months ago, after she returned from Liberia to work with More than Me’s volunteers there, Katie said something that … Continue reading →

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In case you missed it

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

I meant to post this way back in 2010, but, alas, time got away from me and I’m only returning to it now. The Root had a great article last December, entitled “Feminism’s Vital Role in Rebuilding Liberia,” about women … Continue reading →

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