VOICED: Former child soldiers battle to adjust to normal life

The video discusses the plight of former child soldiers in Congo and Rwanda, who were forcibly recruited into armed groups. Despite the official end of the Congo War in 2003, these children face ongoing challenges in reintegrating into civilian life. The video highlights their struggles with aggression, trauma, and poverty, as well as their efforts to rebuild their lives through education and skill development. It also touches on the potential threats they face from former victims and soldiers.

What was the primary reason for the recruitment of 33,000 children into armed groups between 2004 and 2009?

• To provide education opportunities

• To serve as child soldiers in conflicts

• To work in agricultural fields

• To participate in international sports events

Which war is described as the largest conflict in modern African history?

• The Angolan Civil War

• The Rwandan Civil War

• The Ethiopian-Eritrean War

• The Congo War

What skills are taught to former child soldiers at rehabilitation centers to help them cope with their past?

• Literacy, science, art, and dance

• Military tactics and strategies

• Advanced computer programming

• Foreign languages and diplomacy

What is one of the main challenges faced by former child soldiers when returning to civilian life?

• Inability to find entertainment

• Overwhelming support from the community

• Fear of reprisals from former victims or soldiers

• Lack of interest in education

What is a common feeling among former child soldiers as they transition to adulthood?

• An easy and smooth transition

• A joyful and carefree experience

• A fast and brutal process

• A sense of relief and peace