Lydia House

May 28
2 min

Paying the Price

Over a third of girls under 18 in Liberia are forced into child marriage in order to alleviate financial burdens on their parents.

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Margo Rees

Apr 23
2 min

The Long Walk to School

Their parents had refused to pay the fees to send them to school since they were "only girls."

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Margo Rees

Mar 23
3 min

I was just like them

Did this mean that those children could grow into strong, healthy leaders one day, just like her?

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Margo Rees

Mar 12
2 min

Sustainable Enterprise

How the simple gift of feminine hygiene products can change a girl's life. These kits literally keep girls from dropping out of school!

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Margo Rees

Feb 25
2 min

A safe house

Building a safe space for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation to heal, grow, and realize their potential.

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Margo Rees

Feb 19
2 min

From A Woman Comes The Nation

If we want to see change in Liberia as a nation – we need more women leaders.

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Margo Rees

Feb 16
3 min

What's in a name?

The story of Lydia House's name, and how it all began.

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