Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

The Widow Mary Gargar Meets the Global Positioning System

Sitting on a ramshackle assortment of wooden benches under the shade of a mango tree, we listen to the story of the widow Mary Gargar.

Advancing Women and Girls in Liberia

“Women are part of the development agenda for the first time—and we are making use of our time. Traditional culture has made us reticent. But no more.

Strengthening Governing Capacity in Post-Conflict Liberia

"I fear the judgment of future generations,” former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is quoted as saying.  “I fear their asking how can wealthy peop

From Liberia—Post-Conflict Philanthropy

“Liberia is not a poor country.