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Youth Action International is a non-governmental organization that uses grassroots techniques to develop and implement programs that help alleviate the suffering of children affected by war or living in difficult circumstances, empower them to reach their full potential, and break cycles of violence and poverty.

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Listen Now: Kimmie Weeks on Chicago Public Radio

Kimmie Weeks tells Jerome about the work his organization is doing in Liberia and across the African continent. He survived the Liberian civil war and has dedicated his life to children’s rights.  To listen to the interview go to:

http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/Program_wv.aspx?episode=37254