The 14 year war that left Liberia in ruins.

My name is Jerry Emmanuel Tweh, co-founder of MOWCF. I am originally from Grand Gedeh, a country in the southeastern part of Liberia. I am a first-hand witness and survivor of the 14 year war that left my country Liberia in ruins. When war broke out in Liberia, my family escaped to a country named… Continue reading The 14 year war that left Liberia in ruins.

Liberian Youth – Children of War

From 1989 to 2003 the citizens of Liberia endured 14 years of civil war. During this time, an estimated 270,000 people died, and hundreds of thousands were forced into refugee camps or displaced within the country. This especially affected Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, where over 78% of the citizens became refugees. The Liberian war destroyed most… Continue reading Liberian Youth – Children of War