This is the story of the experience and rehabilitation of a child soldier. World Vision operates a rehabilitation program here in Gulu, Uganda. There are still new arrivals coming from the Congo that were abducted 15-17 years ago! They are men now, and have lived most of their lives forced to be a soldier.
Peaceful Acholi home.
Attack by Rebels.
Abduction as Child Soldier.
Pursuit by Army.
Crossfire. Fighting between LRA and UG Army.
Rescue by Army.
Army hands over rescued child soldier to World Vision.
Arrival of child soldier to World Vision.
Medical Treatment
Documentation by World Vision and finding of families and relatives.
Various vocational skills training of the former child soldier.
Board Vehicle for going home. Some are given beds, clothes, supplies, etc.
Parents receiving their child after years of separation and sadness.
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