david korte photographs

Barack Obama International Foundation School, Paynesville, Liberia.

Students line up, grade by grade, for lunch of rice and greens at the Obama School kitchen.
Students line up, grade by grade, for lunch of rice and greens at the Obama School kitchen.
Lunch on the courtyard-playground shared with friends.
Lunch on the courtyard-playground shared with friends.
Sistahz. Schoolgirls share their lunch "family style" with lively conversation.
Sistahz. Schoolgirls share their lunch “family style” with lively conversation.
Water is life. A quick drink before recess activities like jumping rope begins.
Water is life. A quick drink before recess activities like jumping rope begins.
Tie together some plastic bags and you have a jump-rope.
Tie together some plastic bags and you have a jump-rope.
“Please sir, a picture please.” Amid a gaggle of kids running and jabbering, she discretely slips into spectacles and hat, striking a pose as if no-one else were present. Time stands still for a brief moment.
“Please sir, a picture please.” Amid a gaggle of kids running and jabbering, she discretely slips into spectacles and hat, striking a pose as if no-one else were present. Time stands still for a brief moment.
End of recess means back to class as schoolgirls linger after the bell.
End of recess means back to class as schoolgirls linger after the bell.
Best friends hang out after school together.
Best friends hang out after school together.
Chillaxin' before dinner.
Chillaxin’ before the walk home.

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2 responses to “Barack Obama International Foundation School, Paynesville, Liberia.”

  1. WILFRED WAHEE SR Avatar
    WILFRED WAHEE SR

    I did not know that there was a school in paynesville city named after president Obama. i like to donate. Tell me how to contact you.

    Reply
    1. dkorte Avatar
      dkorte

      Mr. Wilfred Wahee SR,
      I apologize for my late reply to your message regarding the Barack Obama International Foundation School. I will forward your contact information to the group that supports this school efforts.
      My email address is dkortephoto@earthlink.net if you have any further questions regarding pictures on this website. I lived in Liberia from 2016 through 2018 and found the country, though trying, to be a beautiful country. The people were welcoming and gracious. Some of my most rewarding memories.

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