My Name is
Gladys

Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007. Her aunt was caring for her as well as four other people in a small rented home. Though she tried, her aunt could not properly care for her needs and asked social welfare for help. Gladys was approved and now has a new home at the Rafiki Village Zambia. Gladys is eager to learn and does well in all subjects in school. She has a gift for drawing and art. Her favorite Bible reading comes from Ecclesiastes because it talks about wisdom and how there is a time for everything.
DOB: Mar 4, 2004
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Mediatrice
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Isaac
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Paul
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Tabitha
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Rebeccah
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Catherine
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Isaiah
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Denise
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Phoebe
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Charles
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Godwin
Godwin lived with his unemployed aunt and uncle before he arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2011.
Mercy
Mercy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local ministry.
Bartholomew
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Sharon
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Alice
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Jane
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Kwame
Kwame was brought to the Rafiki Village Ghana in March 2011.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.