Practicing headers on the streets of Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

An under 13 football competition in downtown Monrovia sees a large crowd gather to watch. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

Members of The Millennium Stars say a prayer before training, Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

Children play football between derelict buildings in Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

Street children play around in the nets during half time break of a football match in downtown Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

Street kids on Lynch Street gather to play football at a rough pitch in the city centre of Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

Young boy with football in downtown Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

Fokpa Sumo of the local football team Millenium Stars stretches before a practice match in Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

A police officer threatens some supporters during a football game in Buchanan, Liberia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

Food vendors gather before the start of an under-13 football match in Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

The man of the match is carries around the field by ardent supporters after a football match in Buchanan, Liberia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

An under-13 football competition in downtown Monrovia. Football provides some relief, focus and stability to children traumatized by the civil war in Liberia. The war lasted seven years, leaving a broken economy and continued skirmishes in the north of the country. Thousands of children fought in the war. Teams like the Millennium Stars, made up of former child-combatants, help children to develop an alternative sense of pride, in sports skill rather than in violence.

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