The Sierra Leone YMCA has done phenomenal work, and there is a truth and reconciliation process within that country. Through YMCA's involvement, they were able, after the conflict ended in 2002 or so, to engage child soldiers into their programming, which was challenging, to such an extent that many of those soldiers were able to return to their families and to their communities. Through the experience of being with others, learning to trust adults, having opportunities to be children and play again, and talking a little bit about their experiences, through that kind of group process and individual attention, some healing is able to take place, and child soldiers are able to move on with their lives. It's very difficult and inspiring work that my colleagues are doing in those communities, for sure.
On February 26th, 2015. See this statement in context.