10/29/2005

Refugees International met this woman at a center that provides training and re-education for former child soldiers. She told RI, "I voluntarily entered the army because I came to the conclusion that my family was suffering too much." She arrived at the center in April and in June 2004, she gave birth to her daughter. Now that she has finished her training and education, she is living with her aunt. However, it has been difficult for her to hold a job and raise her daughter. “I live alone in my house. I am experiencing hard times.” Even after children leave militia groups, it is difficult for them to find ways to support themselves in the DRC.