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Fiskani
Fiskani’s mother is deceased and his father is ill and unable to care for him. He was living in a local village home without electricity or running water. He was sleeping on a grass mat, without blankets, and eating one meal a day because of the lack of maize. Since coming to the Rafiki Village Malawi in March 2006. Fiskani recently presented an informative speech on cholera to the entire student body, and he continues to seek out opportunities to learn about the practice of medicine. He is working to make real-life connections to his subjects, and his desire to become a physician remains strong. He is described by his teacher as eager to learn and participate in class and very sociable.
DOB: May 11, 2001
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Emmanuel
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Naomi
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Alick
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Sharon
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Jimmy
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Noah
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Esther
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Wesen
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Elizabeth
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Jennifer
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Dorcas/Deborah
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Juliet
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Carolyn
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Nancy
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Joseph
Joseph’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, James. Their father died in 2007. After his death, the three siblings...
Akua
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Martha
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Ruth
Since the death of their parents, Ruth and her two sisters were in the care of an aunt. Their aunt had three children of her own and doubling the...
Ester
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Boaz
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Edwin
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Joshua
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Aaron
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