Eliza Dushku visits child soldiers

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Eliza Dushku has decided to raise awareness on the plight of child soldiers, it has been reported.

According to Female First, the Dollhouse star recently visited Uganda to put a spotlight on the issues facing children who have experienced battle and their attempt to reassimilate back into society.

The actress said: "You learn so much that you would never be able to read in a book...meeting people and hearing stories firsthand."

The trip had been organised by the 28-year-old's mother, Judith, a college professor who specialises in African studies.