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Clarisse
An elderly grandmother has cared for Clarisse since she was born. The grandmother sustained injuries in the genocide which left her with physical limitations and her husband was killed. Neighbors have helped with donations of food and clothing. Clarisse was considered by Social Welfare to be "completely needy" and now has a home at Rafiki Village Rwanda since April 2012 where her physical needs can be adequately cared for with a loving Rafiki Mother and nine sisters in one cottage. Clarisse is friendly and outgoing and will soon progress well in school. Due to developments in Rwanda, this child is living off-site from the Village. We are however still supporting them through a full scholarship and two meals daily.
DOB: Jul 30, 2008
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