WHY EDUCATING REFUGEES MATTERS | Mary Maker | TEDxKakumaCamp

Mary is passionate about education. More than that, she believes girls should be in a classroom, and never walking down an aisle until they ready to be married. She tells of her journey to get an education and to eventually to become a teacher, helping to nurture and shape the minds of other young refugees. (Recorded at TEDxKakumaCamp on June 9, 2018) Mary Maker is South Sudanese refugee who is both a former teacher and current student on a path to university. She is a firm believer in the power of education as a transformative tool for peace-building and rebuilding lives. After fleeing South Sudan’s conflict as a child, she found solace and hope in education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@diaryofahumanitarian8413]

The winners of today are the losers of yesterday who never gave up. Really love that statement.

[@l.edwards1082]

I can't imagine being told, "You're going to lose your market value, the more educated you become." Thank God Mary and her sisters pushed past all of that negative talk.

[@dalilee8199]

I was so impressed by your video.. As a person who wants to work in educational field in the future, I respect you a lot. Your lecture brought me to tears. I was so moved😭. You inspired and motivated me a lot. Thx

[@hassanshuayb2075]

what did you learn from this video

[@mosesmukhwana6726]

This made me shed tears!

[@Pamela_Anzoa]

Miss Kakuma. I'm glad I lived in Kakuma a beautiful place full of wonderful people.

[@nazeno06]

Thank you for sharing your story Mary🙏🏽

[@chuolduothdejul2291]

Thank Mary

[@mohalane8544]

she was my highschool teacher once at a time (2017)

[@ncxymj8182]

She’s my auntie😊

[@Mr26muel]

So underrated.

[@vivianonyeka1859]

Fantastic! So proud

[@eliendayishimiye8353]

I feel something in my mind, Education is a key to success.

[@preciousempresskenya1909]

Proud of you Mary!

[@forbiddenkingtvlyricssongs5896]

IT REALLY TOUCH MY HEART

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Girl power ❤

[@kimkik5011]

Am Nuer I was born in west Africa am so proud of her I want to help my Country South Sudan

[@fatmabintumaimuna9951]

Wow 😲 this is amazing and great ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@copelandhannah4330]

Awesome

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mother africa

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💕💓❤

[@mwangi_mwangi]

Wow. Mary, are you married??

[@chuolduothdejul2291]

Thank Mary