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Mwaka
Mwaka
Mwaka’s aunt cared for her after both of her parents died. Her aunt is a widow and was already caring for six people in her home. They ate once a day, sometimes they had nothing. None of the children were in school. The family agreed that Mwaka should live at Rafiki Village Zambia. Mwaka arrived at her new home in August 2010. Now in grade 7, Mwaka says of herself, "I am surprised how much I have enjoyed learning about our bodies in science. Science, along with grammar, are my strong subjects." Mwaka is quick thinking. She can express herself well and is not afraid to ask questions. She has seen some ups and downs in her subject grades, and Mwaka is coming out of some indifference about her school work. She is turning that around and trying much harder to complete homework, prepare for tests, and participate in the skills of studying. Mwaka has more potential for growth, success, and lovely behavior than she realizes.
DOB: Apr 25, 2006
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Alex
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Afia
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Diane
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Emmanuel
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Nixon
The father of Nixon died early in his life and his mother had a fatal illness. She and the extended family felt it best to give Nixon a new start...
Anne
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Paul
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Joseph
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Isaac
Isaac’s mother died from a long illness when Isaac was three years old. The father is unknown. His grandfather who was a widower and impoverished...
Lulu
Lulu was abandoned at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center when she was born. At five months old, Lulu was brought to a local orphanage that cares...
Hope
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Barakael
The mother of Baraka died when he was one year old and his father is unknown. The grandfather had been caring for Barakeal and his brother,...
Derrick
Both of Derrick's parents died when he was a small child, and he was placed at the Katherine Hines Ministries in Kampala Uganda. They have asked...
Ruth
Both of Ruth's parents are deceased. Details of the father’s death are unknown and Ruth’s mother died in 2004. Ruth has been living with her...
Timothy
Timothy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local orphanage in Kampala. Timothy was abandoned and given to his grandmother two years ago,...
Charles
After the death of their father, Charles and his brother Denis went to live with their aunt. They lived in a small room that was only about twenty...
Innocent
Innocent is a bright, cheerful boy who likes to talk and sing songs. His past life was difficult with an unknown father and a mentally challenged...
Tendo
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Dalitso
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