My Name is
David
David
David’s mother died in 2007, and his father died in 2008 after a short illness. David lived in the care of his uncle for a time, but his uncle struggled to provide for his needs. Social welfare contacted the Rafiki Foundation about David’s care, and he arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010. He adjusted well to his new home and quickly began to thrive. David loves to laugh and often narrates imaginative stories to his friends and teachers in the Village. He also loves to cook and hopes to learn the art of basket weaving. He strives to care for his friends and seeks opportunities to serve them. David prays that he will grow in his love for God and the Word and that he will be respectful toward authority.
DOB: May 12, 2005
Jackson
Jackson arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2013.
Kwaku
Kwaku and his older sister, Eltonia, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009.
Gritty
After the death of her parents, Gritty lived in the care of an aunt and uncle.
Tabitha
Both of Tabitha’s parents died before she was four years old, leaving her and her four older brothers and sisters as orphans.
Feyise
Feyise, along with her brother Gadissa, were orphaned in 2008 and placed in the care of an impoverished aunt.
Kelvin
After the death of their parents, Kelvin and his sister lived with their grandparents for a time.
Damaris
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Mphatso
Mphatso's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father remains unknown.
Sean
Sean’s mother abandoned him after his father was put in prison.
Mara
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Aaron
Aaron lived with his grandmother before he arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia
Uwase
Uwase arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Christina
Christina arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2008 shortly after her mother's death.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth's mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and her father disappeared after her mother's death.
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...
Eyob
After his father's death, Eyob's mother abandoned him.
Isaiah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Boniface
Boniface is a double orphan. He and his twin brother, Leonard, lived with extended relatives for a time before arriving at Rafiki.
Reuben
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Peter
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Juliet
Both of Juliet’s parents died when she was about two years old. She was then placed in the care of her impoverished grandmother.
Yamikani
Yamikani lost her father in 2004, and her mother was also dying of an illness at this time.
Rachel
Both Rachel's parents died when she was two years old.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.