My Name is
Lulu
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Lulu
Lulu was abandoned at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center when she was born. At five months old, Lulu was brought to a local orphanage for young children. The Rafiki Foundation was contacted to assume her long-term care. Lulu arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2012. Lulu is now a good student and a kind, sensitive young woman. She is continually grateful for her sponsors. She continues to learn about pleasing Christ and glorifying God in everything that she does.
DOB: Aug 5, 2007
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