My Name is
Aaron
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station. His mother is deceased and his father remains unknown. He arrived at the Rafiki Village in 2005. Aaron often shows maturity beyond his years. He is attentive and interested in literature and writing, and he is currently trying his hand at writing a book! He has a teachable spirit and takes correction well. He is eager to put forth effort and is a joy to teach. Through the Rafiki Bible Study, he has learned that he should live a life pleasing to God. He continues to pray to excel in school, strengthen his faith, and grow in God's mercies.
DOB: Jan 26, 2004
Sandra
Sandra and her twin brother, Isaac, moved to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2011.
Abigail
Both of Abigail’s parents are deceased. Her father passed away the year she was born, and her mother died a year later.
Blessing
Blessing and her twin brother Dalitso, had moved four times since their mother died when they were babies. They lived at two babies’ homes and then...
Babirye
Babirye and her three siblings were living in a situation that required immediate intervention according to Uganda social welfare.
Moses
Social Services recommended that Moses be removed from his home because his parents could not take care of him properly.
Centia
Centia arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Sharon
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Patience
Patience was abandoned by her mother in 2005, and her father cared for her until he died in 2008.
Joyce
Very little is known about Joyce’s life before Rafiki.
Paul
Both of Paul's parents died when he was four years old, and he was then placed in the care of his impoverished grandmother.
Naomie
Naomie arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Nasha
Nasha, her sister, and cousin were in their grandmother's care after her father's death.
Sophie
Sophie was found abandoned and malnourished as young child.
Felistas
Felistas’ mother died shortly after giving birth to her sister, Gracious, and their father abandoned them.
Sharon
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Isaac
Isaac was abandoned by his grandmother who could not care for him as a small child.
Cossam
Cossam arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 following the death of both of his parents.
Mirriam
Mirriam’s father died in 2003, and her mother died two years later.
Lemmy
Lemmy and his sister, Eva, were living with their grandmother, who did not have the means to feed them every day, before they came to Rafiki.
Enoch
Enoch’s mother died within two months of his birth, and his father remains unknown.
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Aquila
Aquila and his sister Priscilla literally lost their father in Jan 2000, when he went missing after riots broke out near their village. Considered...
Ruth
Ruth was placed in the care of her elderly grandparents after her own parents died.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.