Maria Kamm

[2] Completing a college degree was unusual for a woman the time, as most schooling for women in Tanzania ended at Form II.

[4] She also founded the Mama Clementine Foundation in 1988, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education to under-privilege girls.

[6] She also briefly entered politics and become Member of Parliament, winning a Special Seat for Tanzanian Mainland.

Kamm is an honorary member and patron for Lyra Africa, a non-profit working on addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including girls education.

Affectionately known as "Mama Kamm", she has been recognized nationally for her work, and is considered a role model for women in the country.