Child soldiers are a serious issue, with over 300,000 fighting in 30 countries. Sierra Leone saw 10,000 child soldiers during its 10-year civil war, while other countries like Angola and Colombia also have significant numbers. Watching videos about the lives of child soldiers is emotionally difficult, as they show how young the children are when forced to fight, the reasons they are made to fight, and the impacts it has on them.
3. 300,000 child soldiers are fighting in 30 countries · 10,000 fought in Sierra Leone's 10-year civil war · An additional 500,000 are in paramilitary groups Listen to the song and watch the video about child soldiers, how does it make you feel?
4. Where are there child soldiers? On your map plot the countries where child soldiers are found ANGOLA COLUMBIA
5. Watch the video about child soldiers Make notes on How old the children are Why they have to fight What happens to them? Comment on how it makes you feel
8. Abu Read Abu’s story Describe his life What problems does being a child soldier cause for people like Abu? Write a letter to Gordon Brown telling him of these problems and advising him what he should do about it