My Name is
Barakael
Barakael
Barakael's mother died when he was one year old, and his father is unknown. His grandfather then cared for him and his brother. Due to poor health, the boys' grandfather was no longer able to work and care for them properly. Social welfare contacted the Rafiki Foundation and the boys arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2009. Barakael studies diligently in school and searches for ways to improve his knowledge and understanding. He loves interacting with people and hopes to become a safari tour guide after he graduates. Barakael enjoys prayer as a regular part of his life. He strives to honor those in authority over him and prays that he will grow in faithfulness.
DOB: Aug 18, 2006
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Isaac
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Michelle
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Takula
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Joshua
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Clifford
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Nehemiah
Both Nehemiah’s mother and father are deceased.
Frederick
Frederick’s mother died in 2008, and his father is unknown.
Ellen
Ellen arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in November of 2010.
Nancy
Both of Nancy's parents died when she was a young child
Jennifer
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Anne
Anne’s mother is physically handicapped and unable to care for her.
Naomi
Naomi’s father died when she was a year old.
Abel
After Abel's mother was killed in a car accident, an elderly neighbor brought Abel into her home.
Inocent
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Augustus
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Josephine
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Sumaya
Sumaya's father died when she was a young child, and her mother started living with another man who was unwilling to care for her.
Rachel
Rachel was one of thirteen children living at a farm with her grandparents.
Nancy
Nancy was placed at Rafiki Village Ghana in November 2010.
Fortuna
Fortuna and her brother Surafel were left in their uncle's care when their mother and father died.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.