Liberia: John Tamba - 'We Often Borrow Money From Neighbors to Keep the House Running'

Monrovia — Lorpu John Tamba teaches mathematics at an elementary school in Paynesville, a Monrovia suburb. He supports four children and his wife with his salary and they live in a small two-room house.

"I love the profession and I love being with the kids. I make $100 a month, which isn't enough to pay our monthly bills. This makes me sad every day.

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