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Vivian
Vivian
Both of Vivian's parents died in 2005. She briefly lived with a maternal uncle but he was unable to care properly for Vivian. She came to live at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006. Today she is in the 12th grade! Vivian is a good student who enjoys school. She says her most improved subject is math because she practices every day. The teacher she most admires is Miss Brenda, the English teacher, because she knows her subject, gives her best, and is fun.
DOB: Oct 6, 2000
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