My Name is
Zawady

Zawady
Zawady is a double orphan; his mother and father died in 2006. He and his sister, Loveness, lived with their aunt for a time. Though she tried, she could not provide for the children's basic needs. Social services recommended that Zawady and his sister be placed at the Rafiki Village Zambia. They arrived in 2008. Zawady is an excellent student. His favorite subjects are literature, science, math, and Bible. He loves to run and play soccer and baseball with his friends. He also loves the story of Joshua and his courage in the Lord from the Bible. He holds a leadership position in school, and it teaches him valuable skills he can use in the future.
DOB: Jan 19, 2003
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