Uganda's child soldiers

The video discusses the harrowing experiences of children abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda. Florence and Michael, two survivors, share their stories of forced marriage, violence, and trauma. The Christian Aid agency World Vision has been instrumental in rehabilitating around 15,000 children who escaped the LRA, helping them cope with stress and depression. Despite these efforts, many children remain in captivity, and those who return face mistrust from their communities. The video highlights the ongoing challenges and the grim reality that many abducted children may never return.

What was Florence forced into at a young age?

• Labor

• Marriage

• Travel

• School

How many children were abducted by the LRA during the conflict?

• 40,000

• 30,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

What was Michael forced to do as a child soldier?

• Cook for the army

• Build shelters

• Spy on the enemy

• Fight against his own people

What organization has helped rehabilitate former child soldiers?

• UNICEF

• Save the Children

• World Vision

• Red Cross

What is a major challenge faced by former child soldiers after returning to their communities?

• Finding employment

• Community mistrust

• Accessing education

• Learning new skills