My Name is
Polycarp
Polycarp
Polycarp was abandoned at the age of four and placed into a baby's home. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2011. Polycarp is now a sweet, fun-loving young man. He enjoys playing basketball and is continuing to learn about the importance of hard work in school. He is especially good at math. Polycarp also enjoys art and thinks he would like to be an artist someday. He is thankful to the Lord for the Rafiki Village and the blessings he receives. Polycarp enjoys praying for everyone in the Village and studying the Bible each day.
DOB: Oct 15, 2008
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