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Israel’s mother was mentally incapable of caring for him and his father is unknown. He stayed with his elderly grandparents at birth. Because of the living conditions and the age of the grandparents, Israel was soon transferred to a local baby’s orphanage. The social worker contacted Rafiki to assume long term care of Israel and he arrived in 2014. Israel was reunited with his brother, Isaka, who also lives at Rafiki Village Tanzania. Israel has moved this year from Grade 1 to Grade 2. Israel is learning that to do well in school, he has to cooperate with the teachers and listen. He is a busy boy and does well in math and science, but he needs to put more effort into reading, spelling, and Kiswahili. Israel has a good mind but is easily distracted both at home and at school. Israel is fortunate to have teachers who are interested in his education and who are willing to help him progress. Israel is at the age where he needs to realize that he needs to put forth personal effort to advance in his education.
DOB: Feb 2, 2010
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