"Education Interrupted: A Liberian Boy's Struggle for a Brighter Future In a country still recovering from decades of civil war, many Liberian children face daunting challenges in accessing education. For 14-year-old Peter, a promising student from the outskirts of Monrovia, his life took a devastating turn when his father passed away. With his mother struggling to make ends meet, Peter's education was left in jeopardy. As his family grapples with the harsh realities of poverty, Peter's future hangs in the balance, highlighting the ongoing struggle to provide quality education to Liberia's most vulnerable youth."


Peter lives near Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, with his mother and three younger sisters. He attended school through ninth grade, but after his father died his mother could no longer pay his ...