There are approximately 200,000 child slaves in eastern and central Africa. Some children become slaves when their parents sell them for as little as $20, while others are captured. Since villages are far apart, parents often do not know where their children end up. Enslaved children do not receive an education until gaining freedom. Efforts to end child slavery involve persuading fishermen to stop the practice or providing monetary incentives for them to do so. It is important to stop child slavery because it subjects young children to dangerous conditions against their will.