A significant number of girls volunteer. They may be idealistically motivated, or they may want to get revenge for violence done to their families. Others volunteer to escape abuse or exploitation at home. Some girls simply embrace it to be fed and clothed. In Sierra Leone, one young female member of the rebel army explained: ‘They offered me a choice of shoes and dresses. I never had decent shoes before.’
Wondering what this is all about? Read my post explaining why and how I’m commemorating Lent this year.
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I am really finding these posts interesting Hannah. I am glad you are doing them as I would have probably never thought of picking up this book and now I want to.
Hello! What a great socks and that yarn is so beautiful!
Sunny wishes from Teje