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Emanuel
Emanuel’s father died in a mountain climbing accident shortly before Emanuel was born, his mother died when he was five years old. For a while he lived with an aunt who was single and had two children of her own to care for. Emanuel arrived at Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2012. Emanuel is a very bright student. He always makes good grades in all his subjects. Emanuel continues to be a serious student and to work hard. Emanuel also plays on the Rafiki tennis team and loves to compete. Emanuel knows that working hard at tennis helps him to win, and this attitude will carry over to his schoolwork for the future. Emanuel will do well in whatever he chooses, and he will go far in his education.
DOB: Dec 12, 2006
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Samuel
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Alick
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Jonathan
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Metsenanat
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Estery
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