The document discusses child slavery in Africa based on research from various sources. The author chose the topic after learning about it on an Oprah show. Their research found that children as young as five are sold by poor families into slavery, where brokers promise education and care but the children end up working long hours under cruel conditions. Between 5,000 to 7,000 child slaves currently work on Lake Volta in Ghana fishing, sleeping in tight quarters with little food or space.