ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Child Soldiers International

Child soldiers international is an organization that helps children who are forced to be soldiers in wars.

You know how when you play with your friends, you sometimes pretend to be soldiers or superheroes? Well, in some places in the world, there are real wars happening and children are being forced to be soldiers, which is very different and very scary.

Some kids are taken from their homes or schools, and they are told that they have to fight in the war. They might have to use guns or other weapons, and they might have to hurt or kill people. This is very wrong, because kids are not supposed to be in wars. They should be playing and going to school, learning and having fun.

Child soldiers international is trying to make sure that all children are protected from being forced into wars. They work with governments and other organizations to make sure that children are not taken from their families and made to be soldiers. They also help children who have already been forced to be soldiers to come home and get back to their normal lives.

It is really important for all kids to be safe, and Child soldiers international is a group of grown-ups who are working to make sure that happens.