This is Liberia....
Liberia is a small nation in Africa.
Over the years Liberia has suffered many hardships. Liberia had a 14 year civil war that ended in 2003. Many people were lost. This civil war left the people and the country in a state of poverty.
In Liberia there is a history of slavery. Many Liberian slaves were shipped to the USA. Liberia traded slaves for other goods from the United States.
During the civil war many women and children were enslaved by the soldiers for labor and sexual purposes. Many of the children had to carry guns and some had to participate on the front lines of war. (Go to the page labelled "video" to watch two stories about their experiences.)
Over the years Liberia has suffered many hardships. Liberia had a 14 year civil war that ended in 2003. Many people were lost. This civil war left the people and the country in a state of poverty.
In Liberia there is a history of slavery. Many Liberian slaves were shipped to the USA. Liberia traded slaves for other goods from the United States.
During the civil war many women and children were enslaved by the soldiers for labor and sexual purposes. Many of the children had to carry guns and some had to participate on the front lines of war. (Go to the page labelled "video" to watch two stories about their experiences.)