Child soldiers: a persistent problem

Thousands of children have been used as soldiers in at least 18 countries around the world in the past two years. For the children who survive, the trauma of war can have long-lasting impacts.

On this edition of Global Journalist, we’re going to hear about how two aid groups are trying to address this issue in South Sudan and Uganda. We'll also hear from two ex-child soldiers about how the trauma of fighting in wars shaped their lives.

Joining the program:

• • Kabba Williams, ex-child soldier in Sierra Leone
  • Jemal Damtawe, ex-child soldier in Ethiopia
  • Grace Arach, executive director of the Foundation for Women Affected by Conflict
  • Shelly Whitman, executive director of the Romeo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative

Assistant producers: Niki Braham, Maddie Conte
Supervising producer: Edom Kassaye
Visual editor: Maggie Duncan