My Name is
Negassa
Negassa
Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death. He was living with his grandmother who, though she tried, could not care for his basic needs. Negassa was approved by social welfare services and was brought to the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2009. Shortly after arriving, Negassa could be seen with a big smile on his face. Negassa is a peacemaker. God has gifted him in helping others settle their disputes. His favorite Scripture verse is Proverbs 16 because it teaches him to be wise.
DOB: Jan 29, 2006
Mwawi
Mwawi's mother died two weeks after delivering him and his twin brother.
Bethel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
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.
Brighton
Brighton came to the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 along with his older brother Petros after the death of their parents.
Dorcas
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Sindani
Sindani and her two older sisters were cared for by their elderly grandmother after the death of their parents.
Peter
Both of Peter’s parents were killed during religious riots that occurred in 2004 in a village about two hours away from Jos, Nigeria.
Beatrice
Beatrice’s mother was mentally ill and living on the streets.
Martha
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jehu
Jehu's mother died of yellow fever and his father, a policeman, was killed in the Liberian war.
Eltonia
Eltonia and her younger brother, Kwaku, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009.
Evess
After the death of both of her parents, Evess was left in the care of an impoverished aunt who could not properly feed her.
Queenie
Queenie arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Obadiah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Patience
Patience’s mother died a month after she was born. Her father was killed a year later in a farming accident.
Mehiret
Before coming to Rafiki, Mehiret lived with her maternal grandmother.
John
John’s father died a few years before his mother passed away in 2007.
Lonnie
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, Lonnie was called “Lonely” because both of her parents were deceased.
Karen
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Elijah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Peter
Both Peter's parents abandoned him when he was a young child.
Frank
Frank arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Jordan
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.