In Liberia, more than half of young people aged 15-24 are illiterate and 73% of all girls and women are illiterate.
Liberia’s education is in a state of emergency and in need of some of the brightest minds to lead the world towards a bold future!
More Than Me is an organization looking to rid Liberia of this problem and improve girls lives, starting with education. By using education as a catalyst to transform social change, the organization empowers girls through public school support, systemic change, and their very own More Than Me Academy.
The More Than Me Academy (MTMA) is a tuition-free school providing high-quality education and social services to girls K-6. These services include healthcare, family planning, psychosocial support, and a food program.
MTM launched a campaign called #VoteforLiberia because they want global citizens to know it's time to make your vote count!
The organization asked four girls, Mamawa, Princess, Morrisline, and Joanna what their platforms would be if they were running for President. These girls prove to be some of the brightest minds around and their experiences at More Than Me Academy have helped them think about a bold future!
Spoiler: These girls are saying exactly what the world needs to hear! Watch out, these girls are destined to change the world!
Meet Mamawa!
Age: 7
Grade: 1
Favorite subject: Math
Campaign slogan: Honesty & Freedom.
What would you do for your country if you were the president of Liberia? Make my country proud by doing what I promised, and build schools.
What would be your platform for your campaign? Honesty and freedom.
Meet Morrisline!
Age: 10
Grade: 3
Favorite subject: Math
Campaign slogan: End Extreme Poverty
What would you do for your country if you were the president of Liberia? Feeding program for the poor, financial assistance for the poor.
What would be your platform for your campaign? Keep country clean and better security.
Meet Princess!
Age: 15
Grade: 6
Favorite subject: English
Campaign slogan: Better Healthcare for All
What would you do for your country if you were the president of Liberia?Build a modern hospital in each county, and scholarship programs for Liberian students studying medicine.
What would be your platform for your campaign? Bringing in foreign doctors to help run hospitals and train local doctors.
Meet Joanna!
Age: 16
Grade: 6
Favorite school subject: Social Studies
Campaign slogan: We Are One
What would you do for your country if you were the president of Liberia? Unite my country Letting all Liberians know we are one, connecting the country.
What would be your platform for your campaign? My platform would be about unity.
Information & answers have been provided by More Than Me.
Who would you vote for?
Unfortunately, candidates in presidential elections across the globe aren’t always answering questions the way that these girls do. Maybe world leaders can learn a thing or two from these powerful future candidates!
Learn about More Than Me and the #VoteforLiberia campaign here.