The Story of One Child Soldier

UNICEF tells the story of Sarah, a former child soldier.

Sarah, who is now 17, was one such child soldier. She was abducted by the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army when she was just 7 years old, and was forced into sexual slavery. Her abductor let her go when she became pregnant. Now Sarah cares for her small boy and ekes out a living as a tailor. With the help of UNICEF and partner organizations, she was able to be reunited with her family. Her brother, who was also abducted, sadly most likely died while being held captive.

Read more about her life here.