Why I fight for the education of refugee girls (like me) | Mary Maker

After fleeing war-torn South Sudan as a child, Mary Maker found security and hope in the school at Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp. Now a teacher of young refugees herself, she sees education as an essential tool for rebuilding lives -- and empowering a generation of girls who are too often denied entrance into the classroom. "For the child of war, an education can turn their tears of loss into a passion for peace," Maker says.

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[mennonista]

I’m glad to know that this passionate teacher was one of the 2020 Hawkinson Fund For Peace and Justice scholarship award winners!

[sofiabekhouche]

I had goosbumps when i heared this angelic and strong voice telling us how lucky are we to live and how selfish we were not to thank god for that. I hope all peace for refugees, the most kind persons in the world, may them be able to realise all there dreams.

[jalalyousef]

So inspirational! As a refugee, I do agree with every sentence you said. Education means hope to us, refugees.

[adharmabior]

Let's all Speak up for the girls who can't speak for am in Anestars pressure and I have seen how good mr Gatimu is

[sofiaespino]

This is one of the most beautiful Ted talk that i've ever seen

[Beka_km]

I could feel her enthusiasm toward education! Her children and country are lucky to have her! ❣️

[shmstne]

I like this woman, she's charismatic

[bhea]

She's so brave to recall all those harships she went through.

[msamini]

She is so inspirational!!!! What an amazing story and and a great outlook on education and how it gives children opportunities and hope!!

Thank you ! I loved this !

[gracielegomes]

I loved every single word! You're a great woman Mary and you're an inspiration to the girls who hear your speech!

[gangadharantavanurmana]

she talked about girl education that can improve life style change in a family. In India, so many problem has in this matter in north India.

[smsmsmsm]

amazing words from a girl who suffered from the devastating consequences of war

[nellieataii]

❤️. She’s an angel in every way possible. Beautiful on the outside and most importabtly o the inside.

[adharmabior]

I was told your life story and others south Sudanese girls and boys in Anestars love you Mary 💘❤💖

[hyukirauchiha]

Despite of status, skin colour and gender, every human should be treated equally, no one deserves discrimination, no one deserves to be stereotyped!!!

[cottonlizba]

I bet you guys think I only work with music around. Wrong, I continue learning as all of us should. I would encourage everyone that is interested in education, in refugees, immigrants, and children to listen to this. It is very important. Oh, and the refrigerator looks better too. And to answer the other question, there are differences between boys and girls, we learn different AND we are treated different.

[chommonychomchom]

Thanks for great presentation
Indeed we didn't chose where to be born and who to be with

[Himanilittletalkss]

I m lucky to heard your words of wisdom and thought process for education.
I can relate it very well.
You are doing a great Job Marry.

[PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Wonderful talk, Mary! Thank you for championing the cause of education for girls!

[saurabhjswaraj]

Deserving Love and Respect From India.
#Education is light of life.
#VANDE_MATRAM