Liberians Give Reasons for Playing DV - 'We Can't Stand the Hardship'

On the last day of the 2015/2016 edition of the US Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program, several Liberians said playing DV was the only 'window of opportunity' at their disposal to end the hardship being faced in their home country.

DV playing which began in October ended November 3, 2015, with those who had the opportunity to play referring to it a 'window of opportunity'. This year's DV players told this paper they were being encouraged by the successes of their brothers, sisters and friends who took advantage of the opportunity provided by the American Government to change their status.

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