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

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August 15, 2018 Today's TED Talk  Why I fight for the education of refugee girls (like me) 16:47 minutes · TEDxKakumaCamp 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. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Talks from inspiring teachers A great teacher can change the trajectory of your life. Here, talks from teachers you'll wish you had. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 1:49:34   Download the TED app

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