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ADAMSON
2002
He struggled with nightmares. He was unable to focus.
He was severely malnourished.
2006
He remains last in his class. He has a sweet attitude.
He is an excellent singer.
2008
He now speaks English more fluently than any of the other boys. Even though he struggles with reading and writing, he is a confident leader and has become the spokesperson for the group.
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HAPPY
2002
He was smiling on the outside, but continued suffering on the inside. He cried very easily.
2006
He still has a tendency to look at the negative side of life. He does very well in schoolwork. He especially enjoys literature.
2008
He is responsible and mature, yet easily bubbles over with laughter. He looks forward to mentoring Raphael at Wukani.
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BENSON
2002
He was rebellious. He was always fighting with others.
2006
He has found love in soccer. He still struggles in school, but is very persistent. He tries hard to improve his skills.
2008
He can be reserved, but is also affectionate. He now shows a previously-hidden talent for teaching others, and hopes to become an engineer.
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HARRISON
2002
He was shy, withdrawn and a daydreamer.
2006
He found his love for music. He leads the boys in singing and dancing. He still struggles with concentration problems.
2008
He's among the best English speakers in his class. Once declaring his desire to be a driver, he now wants to be a lawyer.
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DAVID
2002
He was very shy. He was scared to be in the new environment. He seemed lost and insecure. He stuttered his words.
2006
He has gained confidence. He shows leadership and has an extremely loving attitude. He does very well in school.
2008
Sweet and agreeable, he has a thoughtful curiosity. While still reserved, he feels confident seeking answers and absorbing knowledge. He wants to be a scientist.
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HUMPHREY
2002
He had a constant smile, but his eyes were very sad. He was always appreciative of everything.
2006
He is helpful, sweet, sensitive, loving and kind. He is one of the top students in the class.
2008
He is a caring, giving friend. He would like to be a pastor and looks to Pastor Moffat as a role model.
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ELI
2002
He was quiet, scared, shy and malnourished.
2006
He is responsible, dependable and a good friend to the other boys. He is still average in school.
2008
Eli remains popular with his friends and is kind at all times. He enjoys reading and plans to become a Pastor.
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RAPHAEL
2002
He was malnourished to the point that he was unable to walk. His grandma stopped feeding him because she said "He looked sick and would die anyway".
2006
He is still suffering from psychological problems. He has very low self-esteem because of previous neglect. He is now excelling in school. He is sensitive and understanding.
2008
Still shy, his friends confidently call him a genius and look forward to welcoming to the Wukani School.
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ESTON
2002
He was very shy. He was quiet and scared to be here.
2006
He is consistently the number one student in his class. He is extremely intelligent and shows high leadership skills.
2008
Eston's 100-watt smile and gentle laugh make him a natural leader among the boys. Sensitive and thoughtful, he has an air of wisdom beyond his years. He is fascinated by science and interested in becoming a doctor.
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STANLEY
2002
He had maggot-infested sores on his body. He was suffering from malnutrition, which resulted in slow learning.
2006
He is friendly, funny and happy. He is small in stature, but large in personality. Everyone always remembers him because of his great charisma and sense of humor.
2008
Stanley has great potential. He continues to entertain others with his quirky sense of humor, and quietly consumes information around him with wonder in his eyes.
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HAMILTON
2002
He arrived in better condition than most of the other boys because his grandma is the village chief.
2006
He is now focused on being successful. He is one of the top students in the class. He loves to read and takes charge of each task. He wants to be the next president. Most of the adults and teachers depend heavily on him bringing the boys together. He is a born leader.
2008
The other boys regard him as a leader, which he handles remarkably well. He continues aspiring to be president, but plans to build a career as an accountant while working towards this goal.
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TIMOTHY
2002
He had discipline problems. His name was changed because he said "I have the same name as my father. My father is crazy, so that means that I will be crazy."
2006
After he changed his name, he changed his attitude. Although he still struggles in school, he perseveres. He is still very quiet and keeps to himself most of the time.
2008
Timothy continues to be a shy and sensitive young man. While quiet in the presence of a group, his writing and one-on-one conversation reveals a person with a hopeful eye towards the future. He plans to become either a mechanic in Lilongwe or a teacher in London.
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