More Than Me

Ever sit back and think to yourself... "there really is more to this world and my life than just myself?" Well that is exactly the idea behind More Than Me. As the organization's founder, Katie, put it, "life is about living for more than just yourself every day.”

MTM was started three years ago and works in Liberia, West Africa. The goal is to provide an education to young girls in the slum of West Point located in Liberia's capital, Monrovia. According to UNSECO statistics, an estimated 73% of primary-aged children are out of school in post-conflict Liberia. Can you imagine? High unemployment rates and mass poverty contribute to these statistics. Due to this, a lot of girls end up in prostitution before they even become a teenager. MTM has fought hard to work against these odds and currently has 100 girls in school and 10% of them are the 1st in their class! People will thrive if you give them the opportunity to do so.This summer MTM is launching a new project to provide an outlet for the girls in the after school hours. Here they will do art, play sports, learn vocational skills, receive tutoring, and find counseling.

Check out more about More Than Me on their website...  More Than Me

So what is my connection to this organization? Through some awesome networking and God's placement of people in my life I have started to work with Katie. I have been offered the great opportunity to put my social work skills and love of Africa to work for MTM. This summer I will be spending some time writing the psychosocial aspect of the after school program. I will then travel to Liberia for six weeks to finalize the program and start it! 

With MTM being a grassroots NGO it works fully on grant funding and donations. My work with them is volunteer and my trip there is up to me. The total cost for the six weeks in Liberia is $3,500. This total will cover the flight (unfortunately, flights to Africa do not run cheap!), visa, and food and lodging while there. If you would like to support me in this effort please find the donation button on this blog (you do not need a Paypal account to donate). Thank you in advance for your support!