Youth Action International 

I wish I had been more diligent about documenting my experiences and reactions in Liberia, but I seemed to always put off the act of writing.  I always told myself I was too tired or busy, but the truth is that I had a very difficult time reflecting on the barrage of experiences at the [...]

Monrovia, Liberia-9-15-08:   Youth Action International in collaboration with the Photographers Union of Liberia has held a one day training workshop for Liberian photographers and photo journalists.  The one day workshop was held at YAI’s offices on Benson street on September 12th and brought together 20 Liberian photographers.
Speaking at the start of the start of [...]

 World renowned Liberian child rights activist Kimmie Weeks has been invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council.  The council aims to convene 15 to 30 of the most innovative and relevant minds in fields of critical importance the world as a whole.   Other members of the Global Agenda Council include Bertie Ahern [...]

Monrovia, Liberia- 5-10-08:   The American based organization, Youth Action International (YAI), has donated a consignment of assorted medical supplies valued at US$50,000 to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.   The organization has also made separate donations of over 1,000 boxes of books and school supplies to the Project School in Steven Tolbert Estate and the [...]

A new reality series featuring world renowned Liberian activist Kimmie Weeks is set to debut in the United States after airing globally in 133 countries and 35 languages around the world.  The series will broadcast in the US on the CW Network.    The new series called “4Real” profiles celebrity adventures around the world to connect [...]