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Celestina
Celestina and her sister, Esther, are double orphans who were being cared for by their grandfather. He was a farmer but a drought and his declining health have prevented him from farming. He has twelve children and also cares for his mentally ill wife. He was unable to properly feed the girls or send them to school. Social welfare asked Rafiki to help. Celestina and her sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009. Celestina is a creative and enthusiastic child. She is also a great dancer.
DOB: Apr 16, 2005
Thomas
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Julius
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John
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Deborah
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Charles
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Feraol
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Zelalem
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Paul
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Juliet Babirye
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Gideon
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Darris
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Sarah
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Andrew
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Jesca
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Frank
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Joseph
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Witness
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Isaac
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Semegne
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Spencer
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Benjamin
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Aaron
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