Imagine being a nine-year-old in a small African village where you find life is simple but satisfying. Then one night, rebel soldiers burst into your home with a roar of gunfire, killing your mother then ripping you off your mat while you scream. Later, the soldiers threaten your life, forcing you to kidnap other children and kill adults. The subsequent daily horrors are unimaginable, and even after you make a daring escape to a relief camp, you find it difficult to shake the nightmares and terrors you experienced. But there are those willing to help you. No Child Soldiers brings together many talented African artists who share about the heart-breaking issue of children being used as soldiers. Your purchase will allow projects within African countries to continue their work aiding former child soldiers and preventing other children from being abducted.
Benin: New hope for the vulnerable and isolated
Benin, West Africa, is a land rich in natural beauty, but it is sadly also one of the world’s poorest nations....
Guinea: Building infrastructure and skills
Since governmental structures in Guinea finally stabilised about fifteen years ago, the country’s economy has gradually improved. However, refugees fleeing civil...
Malawi: Looking up and forward
Malawi is a country working hard to lift its people out of its challenging history. Since gaining independence nearly sixty years...
Cameroon: Empowering and rebuilding
Crossroads’ partner for this shipment originally began their work in a busy market town, aiming to provide support for widows, a...

