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LIBERIA: Higher Ground International joins fight against Ebola

Published on: Sunday, October 5th, 2014

 

…Distributes Sanitary Items to Arthington Residents – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network –A charity based in the United States of America, “Higher Ground International” has joined the Liberian Government and partners in the fight to eradicate the deadly Ebola virus from the country.

Arthington Mayor (middle) along with Zagamah Town Chief (Lady closed to him), displaying HGI's Ebola Awareness Banner with smiles at the start of the distribution

Arthington Mayor (middle) along with Zagamah Town Chief (Lady closed to him), displaying HGI’s Ebola Awareness Banner with smiles at the start of the distribution














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Imagine an 8-year-old boy in your neighborhood. Picture him playing basketball, practicing his dribble, jumping every time he tosses the ball in the air, and narrating his own color commentary as he dreams of all the things he’ll someday accomplish.

Suddenly, a car screeches to a halt near him, two young men jump out holding guns and wearing camouflage gear and boots, and run over to him. They grab him, hustle him into the car, slam the doors, and race off.