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Jonathan
John’s mother died in 2003 in a drowning accident and his father died later in the same year. John lived with his uncle for a time but he had other children to care for and could not continue to care for John. Social welfare recommended that John be placed at the Rafiki Village Nigeria. John made his home at the Village in 2005. Jonathan is an excellent student who likes school. He says he has improved in math because he is asking more questions. In art class, he is making model house frames and also learning to do beadwork. He wants to study to be an architect.
DOB: Feb 2, 2001
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