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Gifty
Both of Gifty’s parents died between 2005 and 2008. Social welfare referred her to the Rafiki Foundation, and she arrived at Rafiki Village Ghana in June of 2009. Gifty is an amazing girl who truly lives up to her name! She is kind, respectful, helpful, and intelligent. She works hard and succeeds in all of her classes. Gifty trusts God will carry out all the wonderful plans He has prepared for her.
DOB: Aug 21, 2003
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Leticia
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Linda
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Anastazia
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Eltonia
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