Posted November 27, 2006 7:58 AM
Posted by Pete Souza at 7:58 am CST
Chicago Tribune photo by Pete Souza
Katiwe is a 10-year-old girl who lives with her aunt, Hlengiwe Leocardia "Leo" Mchunu, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Both of Katiwe's parents have died of AIDS. Read the tragic, but heartwarming story about how Leo is fighting back against the disease that has wreaked havoc in her family. And for a look at Pete Souza's photos, please see this slide show.
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