My Name is
Mary
Mary
Mary and her sister Rachael arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010. Mary is a kind, respectful student who works hard and cooperates willingly in the classroom. She is a joy and a delight. She has learned from the Rafiki Bible Study that as a believer's faith grows, the individual is increasingly obedient to God's Word. Mary's favorite hymn is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
DOB: Aug 28, 2006
Mary
Mary was referred to the Rafiki Village Kenya by an orphanage about four hours away. She came to Rafiki in October 2004.
Jack
After Jack’s mother died in 2006, he began living with his grandparents.
Adella
After the death of her parents, Adella lived with her single aunt.
Jessica
Jessica was found abandoned as an infant at a community school on September 14, 2009 and was taken to the police station.
Emmanuel
When Emmanuel was a young child, he was carried on his mother’s back as she wandered the city of Accra.
John
Very few details are known about John. His mother is deceased and his father is presumed to be as well.
Joanna
Joanna is one of three triplets. She and her sisters, Jennifer and Janet, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Blaze
Blaze arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Cilicia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
David
David’s mother died in 2007, and his father died in 2008. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Eliya
Eliya and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Dan
After both of Dan's parents died when he was a small child, he was placed in the care of an elderly and impoverished uncle.
Salvio
Salvio's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. His neighbors tried to help but had six children of their own and were unable to adequately...
Tabitha
Both of Tabitha’s parents died before she was four years old, leaving her and her four older brothers and sisters as orphans.
Lillian
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Adeline
Adeline arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Nixon
The father of Nixon died early in his life and his mother had a fatal illness. She and the extended family felt it best to give Nixon a new start...
Tizeta
Tizeta was abandoned by her mother, and her father is unknown.
Purity
After her parents died in 2004, Purity was placed in the care of her aunt and uncle.
Kelia
Kelia arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Rachel
Rachel was one of thirteen children living at a farm with her grandparents.
Hillary
Hillary was found abandoned in the Moshi area when he was just four months old.
Onesmus
Onesmus's mother passed away two months after he was born.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.