My Name is
Patrick
Patrick
After Patrick’s mother and father died, he went to live with his uncle for a time. His uncle had the responsibility of taking care of eleven children. He struggled to take care of their basic needs, could not send all the children to school, and sought help. Patrick was referred to Rafiki and arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in 2010. Patrick writes his own plays and song lyrics, and he enjoys singing hymns. Patrick believes Jesus is his Savior and God, and he strives to glorify God.
DOB: Apr 16, 2005
Takula
Takula’s mother died in 2005 of a fatal illness, and his father died two years later.
John
John has charm and charisma; he is a happy boy and has a quick smile in spite of his difficult start in life.
Esther
Esther and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
Michelle
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Dagim
Dagim's mother died shortly after his birth.
Tizeta
Tizeta was abandoned by her mother, and her father is unknown.
Isaiah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Austin
Austin’s father died in an accident when he was cutting down a tree, and his mother died in November, 2009 from malaria.
Umu
Blessing lived with her aunt for about two years following her father's death and her mother's disappearance.
Rebecca
Rebecca's mother abandoned her shortly after giving birth to her.
Shedrak
Shedrak’s mother died in 2006 and his father died shortly after.
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...
Jamila
Jamila's mother gave her over to the care of her aunt.
Bethany
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jackson
Jackson arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2013.
Romeo
Romeo's grandmother cared for him after the death of his parents.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel and his sister, Mary, were born to a mentally-ill mother who lacked the mental and physical faculties to care for them, and their father...
Samuel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Judith
Judith’s father died in 2008, and her mother died in 2009.
Mediatrice
Mediatrice arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Benon
Benon was born to a fifteen-year-old mother who died in child birth. His grandfather was old and unable to care for him. He was brought to an...
Abraham
After Abraham's mother died, he was sent to live with his aunt.
Fiyete
Fiyete arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.