A Long Way Gone: Ishmael Beah

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Credit: Photo by Jenna Bascom [CC by 2.0] via Flickr

Read this story by a high school student about her hero Ishmael Beah, author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.

Ishmael Beah

By: Linda Long

Ishmael Beah, who was forced into being a child solder, established a foundation to help children who have been affected by war reintegrate into society and improve their lives.

The following video and essay feature Mohamed Sidibay, a former child soldier in Sierra Leone. Mohamed went from what he calls a nightmare to being an inspiring Global Education & Human Rights Activist.

Mohamed Sidibay Youth Media Activist

Produced by:The MY HERO Project

Youth media activist, Mohamed Sidibay discusses transition from a child soldier to being a peace activist.

From Child Soldier to Human Rights Activist - Mohamed Sidibay

By: Pace Porter-Zasada

Mohamed Sidibay's Journey

External Links

Visit the official site for Ishmael Beah's book, A Long Way Gone.

Official Website: A Long Way Gone

Credit: http://alongwaygone.com/

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Organizer created on 10/23/2019 11:58:53 PM by Xenia Shin

Last edited 11/15/2019 9:48:16 AM by Xenia Shin

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