The Dedication of a Volunteer Teacher | Mariama Kamara’s Story

Meet Mariama Kamara, a dedicated Class 2 volunteer teacher at SDA Primary School in Maforeka, Sierra Leone. Despite teaching without a salary, walking long distances, and working with limited teaching materials, Mariama remains committed to educating the next generation. In this video, she shares her daily life, the challenges she faces, and the community support that keeps her going. From preparing lessons to creating local learning materials, Mariama’s story highlights the sacrifices, resilience, and passion behind teaching in a remote community. Her greatest reward is seeing her students grow, succeed, and gain the confidence to believe in themselves.