SONYA Elly’s dream of becoming a teacher began with her mother who wanted to see her dressed in a brown teacher’s uniform, carrying a satchel. “Mama would be so happy to see you wearing an official uniform,” said Yospina Nauwe, Sonya’s mother.

Yospina’s efforts to make Sonya an accomplished teacher did not come easy. She recalled how Maluku was embroiled in sectarian conflicts in 1999 to 2004. The conflicts we