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YAI launches the Hour Hands Campaign

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The Hour Hands Campaign is a global initiative to reclaim the horrific and brutal hours that the people of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Uganda spent in the midst of civil war. These wars lasted generations – the entire lifetimes of a generation of young people. 

Through the Hour Hands Campaign, YAI is trying to raise $150,000 by December 24th. This date marks the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Liberian civil war. Let’s put HOUR HANDS together and reclaim the hours lost to the ravages of war. Donate the value of an hour of your time to reclaim an hour lost to civil war, or join our efforts by fundraising on behalf of YAI. For more info, click the Hour Hands Campaign link on the left.