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| Fekadu |
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| Fekadu Belete is 10 years old. He was born on June 12, 1992 in Ethiopia. Fekadu lives with his mother and father and 2 siblings. They live in Muketuri, central Ethiopia, noth of Addis Ababa. His chores include carrying water and caring for animals. Both his parents are sometimes employed as laborers. Fekadu enjoys soccer, volleyball and playing with cars. He attends Sunday school and primary school. His performance is below average. |
| About Fekadu's community- Fekadu lives in a mountainous community of about 3,000. Houses are usually one room and with thatched roofs and dirt floors. A typical meal consists of enjera(local food staple), which is a cake like bread made of flour. Alcohalism is widespread here and less than 50 percent of children in this area make it through elementary school. |
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