Liberia; poverty alleviation; community based initiatives; women's empowerment; school nutrition

 As the a nation that boasts the first democratically elected female president in all of Africa – it is no surprise that Liberia is full of smart, strong women eager to work hard and make a difference.  However, despite Ma Ellen’s success, women in Liberia have a long road to equality.  Daily life for all women and girls in the impoverished post war country presents a multitude of challenges.  The women of the Malaya organization in the Bong Mines area of the interior are tackling these challenges by supporting each other. (click through to read more)