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Joseph
Joseph’s mother died when he was nine months old, and his father is unknown. He was then placed in the care of his aunt. Though she tried, his aunt could not provide for his basic needs. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2014. Joseph is now a bright young man who does well in school. Joseph is polite and cooperative in class. Joseph enjoys reading books in his spare time. He knows that God is with him at all times, and this gives him comfort. He enjoys studying God's Word and singing hymns of praise. Joseph is confident that God will lead him in the right path all his days.
DOB: Nov 8, 2010
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Anna
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Nellice
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Eva
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Mary
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Miatta
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Gabriel
Gabriel’s mother died in an accident, and his father died of complications from malaria.
Mary
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Leticia
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Randall
Randall was abandoned by his mother shortly after his birth.
Annie
After the death of both her parents, Annie was cared for by her aunt.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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