About this episode
Marco shares his deep commitment to ensuring his daughters receive an education, influenced by his mother's sacrifices.
What shapes a father’s determination to educate his daughters? In South Sudan, Marco tells Namulanta Kombo why making sure his four daughters go to school matters so deeply to him, carrying forward a value passed down by his own mother, who even sold precious family cows to keep him in school. To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404.
People in this episode
Host: Namulanta Kombo
Guest: Marco
Topics covered
- education
- fatherhood
- cultural values
- South Sudan
- daughters' education
Keywords
- education
- South Sudan
- father
- daughters
- cultural values
- mother's influence
- school
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC World Service
Places: South Sudan
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