Children of War - Grade 9 History

In conclusion, children face many tragedies while their country is at war and as individuals looking in, we must do all we can to help them survive, move on and replace traumatic memories with memories of hope, faith and love.

"Healing the wounds of war-torn societies is a long and difficult undertaking. The immediate demand is to ensure that people, and especially children, are adequately fed, have access to safe water and are protected against disease. But recent experience has underlined the importance of five other tasks: caring for unaccompanied children; demobilizing child soldiers; healing the mental wounds of war; restarting schools; and embarking on education for peace" http://www.unicef.org/sowc96/16relief.htm.

Please make a difference in someones life, anyway possible; telling someone you love them, helping someone at home or helping an elderly stranger cross the street will make a difference.  Be yourself, stay strong, be brave, and don't be afraid to show your weaknesses; it'll only make you stronger!