Reporter Ruthie Ackerman and photographer Andre Lambertson travel from Staten Island to Liberia, investigating the lives and struggles of Liberian youth after the 14-year civil war.
We Could Have Died For Less...
Published September 12, 2007
Peter and Jion are two young men who are friends today but were former child soldiers who fought on opposing forces during the civil war. They are surviving on the streets of Monrovia, largely though the donations of "golden hearted" people. Jion, who cannot really remember his age, has a wife and two kids. He lost his left leg during the conflict, while Peter lost his right arm.
Washington area students--from three-year olds to university undergrads--learned about critical global issues from Pulitzer Center photojournalists.
Students from St. Louis met with Pulitzer Center Grantees Anna Badkhen and Andre Lambertson as part of the Global Gateway program.
Gateways
Grantee
Andre Lambertson is a New York-based photojournalist, teacher, and filmmaker committed to documenting stories of hope, healing, and transformation. He creates award-winning photo essays on social...
