grow up, including myself and my brother. I was younger than the sons, so I became, of course, the greatest favourite with my mother. I was always with her, and she used to form my mind. I grew up until I was eight in happiness."October, 2002, during the civil war, we were attacked, and my father was killed. When my father died, my mother was carried away.
"One day, as I was watching through the window, I saw three of these fighters come to our place and seize four of my brothers and recruit them to be used as soldiers and be maimed in combat. Myself and my brother, we decided to move out from the place together with other runners.
"I witnessed brutal violence that left me in constant fear. Hope became empty words in my living, but I am happy because I am alive. "
Age: 14 years
School grade: 5 (no education)
Hobbies: I like to listen to music, drawing, and sharing stories.
Vision: It would have created a great deal of opportunity to improve my life if I could have education. I know that with education, development flows.
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