"Our mission is to share the word and love of the Lord through initiatives to support and enhance the education of children in post-conflict Liberia." // GLC Mission Statement
Their work reflects exactly this. In every action, mission, initiative, decision, and meeting I see this embedded in their behavior and principles. This non-profit organization has done and is doing incredible work to mend post-war Liberia. I love what they're all about and I am excited to be helping within my core set of skills. Site Link: http://growingliberiaschildren.org/donate.php
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My mentor.... man, where do I even start!
She is an incredible woman. Working behind the scenes and getting the task done every time with efficiency and accuracy. When you're on site with her, stay out of her way but listen closely to what she says. (She knows what she's doing!) My mentor's name is Sherri Hobson. She works with the US Department of Justice as an attorney and prosecutor. Instrumental in bringing down drug cartels, you may even find Sherri and her work in recent news. She is a dedicated, hard working, and intelligent professional, while still being caring and supportive as a mother and every day person. A pleasure to work with, and one who pushes me to chase my dreams! I'm headed to Liberia this Saturday, the 7th.
Overall, I am extremely excited as well as apprehensive about the whole thing. The need for change in Liberia is obvious, and I am happy to be getting involved, but the area and situation is not the safest. Walking around with expensive camera gear in order to complete my documentary won't help the situation either, but I'm sure it will be okay. My goal is to create three videos: a documentary and two short films (which will be a surprise). Im hoping to shed light on the extreme situations in Liberia and what the people have endured over the years. From the corruption in the government, to rural conditions, disease outbreak, and more, the people are some of the most resiliant I have ever heard of. I am very excited to meet and understand them more, but my fear lies in the physical aspect of the trip, not the goal. Hey everyone!
If you are visiting this page of my Digital Portfolio, you're most likely looking for my blog from my Internship to Liberia! On this blog, I will be posting a day-to-day synopsis, but if you want a video perspective of my every-day experience in Liberia, it will be in the following blog! Official Blog Link: ____________ (Will be updated 2/3/17) |
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