My Name is
David

David
David's mother died in 2003 while giving birth, and his father's whereabouts remain unknown. David arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in June of 2006. David is described by his teachers as being attentive in class, and he especially excels in language arts. David is a good leader and quiet role model. He believes that Jesus is his personal Lord and Savior. David loves Jesus and has made a commitment to please and serve Him to the end.
DOB: Apr 10, 2002
Silas
Silas arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Bethany
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Bertha
Bertha lost both of her parents to an illness.
Faith
Faith’s mother passed away as a result of severe pneumonia.
Lisa
Lisa’s mother died when she was two years old, and her father died two years later.
Joanna
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Kalkidan
Kalkidan was abandoned at a very young age, so his elderly grandparents cared for him.
Rebecca
Rebecca's father died of an illness in 2003, and her mother then died in 2009.
Samuel
Samuel was like many children when they first arrive at Rafiki. He arrived with no shoes, and he looked very malnourished.
Negassa
Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death.
Meseret
Social Welfare approached the Rafiki Foundation regarding Meseret's care. She is a double orphan: both of her parents died of an illness.
Ethan
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Rachel
Rachel’s mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and her father remains unknown. Rachel was referred to the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006...
Myra
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Beatrice
After both Beatrice's parents died, she lived with her grandparents and four brothers and sisters for a time.
Boaz
Boaz's mother lacked the mental and physical faculties to adequately care for him. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2008.
Innocent
Innocent’s mother died in 2005, and his father abandoned him, leaving him in the care of an uncle who also abandoned him as a child.
Matias
After his mother died in 2009, Matias lived with his grandmother.
Catherine
Both Catherine's mother and father are deceased.
Hana
Hana’s mother died in 2008, and her father remains unknown.
Jane
Before coming to Rafiki, Jane lived with her mother. Due to her mental condition, Jane's mother could not properly care for her.
Rebecca
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Titus
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.