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World Service,8 mins

I opened up my home to street children

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Outlook Inspirations nominee Elizabeth Barrett opened her home up to children living on the street in Cape Town, South Africa, using her old-age pension and donations from the public to feed and clothe them and send them to school. Her bravery during a house fire in which she rescue 14 children was recognised by President Zuma and a campaign started on the internet to help her rebuild her house. Image credit: Mohammad Allie

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