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Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006 and her father in 2007. Her aunt was caring for her as well as four other people in a small rented home. Her aunt 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 is doing 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 there is a time for everything.
DOB: Mar 4, 2004
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