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Simon was just 13 when he was abducted by the LRA and forced to become a child solider...
Ruth (left in pink) is just 17 and the main carer for her seven brothers and sisters after both her parents died...
Simon and Ruth's situations are not uncommon in Uganda, and in most cases there would be no chance of them going to school and getting an education.
Meet Simon and Ruth, listen to their stories, and learn about the crucial work that TESS does right here.