When faced with war, poverty, and extreme suffering, it’s not uncommon to find that many people have lost hope. On the other hand, there are a rare few who don’t give up and strive for better. One of these exceptional people is Kimmie Weeks.

Weeks was born in 1981 in Liberia. The First Liberian Civil War erupted in the country ten years later. As a child, Weeks was forced to face the harsh realities of war – something a child should be shielded from. Even at his young age, he did everything he could to help his countrymen – especially children through community initiatives with the help of other children who wanted a better future. He continued his efforts and did everything he could to help the children of Liberia. He partnered up with humanitarian organizations to expose the presence of child soldiers in his country and to help rehabilitate these children.

Up to this day, Kimmie Weeks still aims to help children, not just in Liberia, but all over the world as well. He has founded many organizations to help children from impoverished and war-stricken countries such as Youth in Action, Voice of the Future, and many others.