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Zelalem
Zelalem
Zelalem and her twin brother Malesse were orphaned when they were only a year old. Their mother became pregnant while working at a hotel, and their father was never a part of their lives. When their mother died, a cousin and his mother cared for the twins. Because of poor health, they could no longer provide for the children, and the situation became desperate. The Women and Children’s Agency in Mojo, Ethiopia contacted Rafiki. The twins are happily settling into their new home. Zelaleme finds the Bible interesting. She reads the Bible with other girls in the cottage. She loves singing hymns during our devotion time. She is growing in praying for the needs expressed in our cottage.
DOB: Feb 8, 2010
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