“I spent six weeks working in the illegal mines looking for minerals in the water, with no success,” said Solomon. “After six weeks, I went home with nothing, and stayed with my uncle, who survives on agriculture. Helping my uncle on his farm has given me a love of agriculture, because I am able to see real progress and can measure how well the crops are doing. I can also see clearly the challenges we face as farmers, and this helps me find good solutions" he noted.s
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Solomon Kollie[1], 28, is a member of the Seen-Wen Accountability Forum, located in Gbarzon District, Grand Gedeh County, Liberia. Already a farmer when the ActionAid Building Better Futures project began, Solomon was chosen to be a participant as he and his family depend on farming for their livelihood. Solomon is married in the traditional way rather than civil. Traditional marriage allows men to marry more than one wife, as well as to take on the responsibility of major household decisions, including things like the distribution of property. Solomon does not yet have any children.
[1] An interview with Solomon: https://web.facebook.com/actionaid.liberia/videos/1683700098409620/