A day in the life of Liberian youth

A week with 21-year-old Cally John in Paynesville, Liberia, where a lack of schooling and jobs leaves young people hustling on the streets.

An intimate look at young life in Liberia, where opportunity is scarce but resilience isn't.

Liberia is home to the highest proportion of out-of-school children in the world. As a result, many young people hang around on the streets—making money selling clothes and food, or getting involved in petty crime. With

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