As part of the fight against the recruitment of children into armed groups, several small children aged between 8 and 12 are encouraged to invest their efforts in agricultural activities. In Goma, North Kivu, East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Scouting group, young scouts has shown an example of a field activity that they maintain on a small area. Harvest of amaranths sown a few days ago has been made. An initiative welcomed by the provincial council of Congolese youth, which also deplores the lack of involvement and support of these young people by the Congolese government. These largely employ young people, often recruited from local communities, in activities that make their own communities insecure.

Source: Ethiopian News December 08, 2021 07:43 UTC