Kavira Zawadi teaches English at the Sebyera Institute in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. For over 15 years, she has passed on her passion and knowledge despite precarious working conditions.
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00:00It was my dream. I was really very happy when I was in charge of the youth groups.
00:17I was often the head of the youth squad and it was my passion.
00:22I feel at ease when I'm with the men. There is no stress.
00:30Goma is our mother. We don't have a place to go. We are forced to live like this.
00:55We are suffering. On a psychological level, it's not okay. On a financial level, it's not okay.
01:03The teacher, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is suffering from insecurity.
01:25She teaches very well. She is friendly. I don't know how to say it. She is charming.
01:33She knows a lot of things. I would like all the teachers in the city to be like her.
01:42She knows a lot of things. When she teaches us, even if you're not in class, there are thoughts that are not there.
01:54She helps you get to class.
01:57A message that I want to leave with all the teachers in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to be patient.
02:12Be patient. Be hopeful. Maybe one day, this country will change. And I'm sure it will change.