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Paulina
Paulina’s father died before she was born. Her mother in 2003. Neither her grandmother nor her uncle were able to care for her and therefore social welfare and the extended family determined it was best for Paulina to come to the Rafiki Village Nigeria. She has been living at the Village since 2004. Paulina is an average student who is struggling in many of her subjects. Learning does not come easy for her. She excels in computer and biology. She says education is important because it helps her to be more aware of the community and society where she lives. She wants to help make positive contributions to her country. Her upbringing at Rafiki will be valuable to her in achieving that goal.
DOB: Aug 25, 1998
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