refugees

In this press release from the Liberian Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission, read about how youth employment is a critical element of Liberian post-conflict reconstruction. 

[editor's note: this press release has been slightly edited from the original version, but the content and tone remain intact]

By Dana Binnendijk, Field Coordinator

The heat hits you hard upon arrival in Ghana at the Buduburam refugee camp, there is little relief besides the shade of the trees of the sporadic breeze if it has just rained.

Taking a break from reporting news from Buduburam to bring you a video of the 30 hour Famine, an awareness and fund raising event that was held in Los Angeles, CA, on March 7th-8th 2008.

We would like to thank Bruce and Tanya Fleenor; Christ's Church and of course the wonderful kids who participated in this event

Make a true difference - $60 per year to feed a child every day!

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