Stitching lives back together for Central African Republic's child soldiers
Summary
In eastern Central African Republic, former child soldiers aged 14 to 17 are learning to sew to help them recover from the violence they experienced. This area has suffered years of armed conflict partly due to its rich diamond resources.Key Facts
- The location is Bria, in the unstable eastern part of Central African Republic (CAR).
- The participants are former child soldiers between 14 and 17 years old.
- Sewing classes are used as a tool to help youths move on from past violence.
- The region is rich in diamonds, which has contributed to ongoing conflict.
- Central African Republic has many armed groups causing instability.
- The project aims to support reintegration and healing for children affected by war.
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