Manafu (Mariatu) was born in Mabendu village Mile 38.She attends school and is in class three.   Her father died just prior to Manafu’s birth.  Her mother died when Manafu was one year old.  Manafu lives with her grandmother, a poor petty trader, who struggles to provide for her.  Manafu needs sponsorship to help provide for her physical, educational, and spiritual needs.