Most of them have since married and settled into village life and have given up on education.
But the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is adamant that these youths and even adults will be given a second chance at bettering themselves.
ABG President, Dr John Momis said that the lost generation have not been forgotten by the government.
“Bougainville must have its own education system that caters for the lost generation as well as people who missed out on getting an education.
