What You Can Do

Children become soldiers because they are kidnapped, or more often because they have no other options in life. In war-torn eastern Congo, children are lured by promises of food, friendship and status. Local hero Henri Ladyi understands this – and knows that to break the cycle of violence these children must be given a real future. His programmes work across eastern Congo, not just rescuing the children, but also reducing the conflict and instability in their communities and helping villagers to find ways to support themselves. These are the frontlines of conflict and the work is sometimes dangerous but always vital.