2. Sierra Leone is a country on the coast of West Africa. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamcohn/3457201916/
3. Despite being full of diamonds, the average wage of a person in Sierra Leone is $0.20. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/selva/8954116/
5. The Revolutionary United Front was created in 1991. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/hdptcar/949798984/
6. The average life expectancy in Sierra Leone is about 26 years. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/mugley/2592160631/
7. Weapons today are so light that even children can use them. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/zomgitsbrian/3590665627/
8. Cheap Labor Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/neogabox/2996150438/
9. Kidnapped. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/yannisag/3091432396/
10. But they also volunteer… Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/rg-b/3464493557/
11. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/23056599@N00/98795072/
12. Unfortunately, they were in for a nasty surprise. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/toby_d1/2902863846/
13. Drugs Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/fixe/2822032314/
14. Abuse Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/macnolete/2599959533/
15. Mutilation Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/xclockwise/520742585/
16. Violence Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/johncarleton/12287015/
17. Haunted Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-k-d/2867780491/
18. Their lives are not made easier by the obstacles they encounter once they leave the army. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/denismessie/2711216214/
19. Love is hard to attain for the veteran children. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-k-d/4110421350/
20. These scarred children will often turn violent. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmferraz/2288063570/
21. It is hard to find a job when all you have known is killing. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverlavery/126744877/
22. Education Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/lel4nd/3838634535/
23. Addiction Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/didmyself/4055663649/
24. Doctors are scarce. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/esaldivar/2026486472/
25. There is hope. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/hikari27/4158063812/sizes/o/
26. Amnesty International The United Nations The Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/juberphoto/3191461515/
27. Food Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwinbell/387755335/
28. Therapy Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/shellysblogger/2440410866/
29. Education Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/benmcleod/47169667/
30. Vocational Training Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/buhugu/2478112530/
31. But they’re still trapped… Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/restless_mind/865221336/
32. These many of these children kill before they are even able to ride a bike. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/sidewalk_flying/3533042414/
33. They have killed friends and family. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinksherbet/3212680093/
34. They are stuck with disabilities for the rest of their lives. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/cambodiatrust/857149511/
35. It is an endless and vicious cycle., Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightplay/4046350283/
36. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/dyanna/2809325401/
37. It is not their war. Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/julien_harneis/3027390989/
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