Tunde Kamara

“Growing up in Liberia, we learned to always look out for one another. It's something that's stayed with me even after all these years.”

Tunde Kamara is a former soldier from Liberia who now calls Cape Town home. With over 10 years of military experience under his belt, Kamara knows how to handle himself in tough situations. When he's not working as a security consultant, he can be found volunteering at local non-profits and mentoring at-risk youth. Kamara is a man who leads by example, and is committed to giving back to his community.

What inspired you to start volunteering?

I realized that I had a lot of skills that could benefit those around me, and it was important for me to give back to the community.

What's the biggest lesson you've learned in your life?

That there's always something to be grateful for, no matter how bad things get.