1. Presentations
A Brief How To

2. Presentations
A Brief How To

3. How culture shapes perspective?
Religion- It is chosen by your family and changes your outlook on life. Religion = culture
Depending on the type of religion your family will have different values.
“Of particular note are the studies that indicate the benefits of Religion to the poor.[2] Regular attendance at religious services is linked to healthy, stable family life, strong marriages, and well-behaved children. The practice of Religion also leads to a reduction in the incidence of domestic abuse, crime, substance abuse, and addiction.”

4. Religion & Culture
Religions & Values
Family Life

5. The Bite Of The Mango Mariatu was a young girl affected by war
Had her arms cut off by the RUF at a young age
She was forced to leave her family and run away, facing death several times
She ended up in Freetown begging on the streets

6. Mariatu Kamara’s Heartbreaking Journey
The Bite of the Mango
Mariatu Kamara’s Heartbreaking Journey

7. Boy Soldiers’ Children Drugged Had commit horrible acts Loss of life
Loss of family
Emotional damage
Lasting affects
It's bad enough that children's lives are torn apart by wars they didn't start. But when they're forced into fighting in the conflict themselves, it causes psychological and physical damage that can often never be repaired.

8. Boy Soldiers’
“Some children are under the age of 10 when they are forced to serve.”
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