My Name is
Derrick

Derrick
Derrick was referred to Rafiki by a local children's ministry. Before arriving, he was in the care of an elderly grandmother and social services recommended that Derrick and an older brother, Samuel, be removed from her care. Derrick and Samuel arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2006. Derrick enjoys math, physics, and biology. When he studied physics, he was impressed by the centripetal and centrifugal forces that direct objects into a circular motion. He concluded that God's almighty power is demonstrated by His creation of the planetary system's orbit around the sun and how they never stray from their path. Derrick plays the clarinet and has had many opportunities to play for others within and beyond the Rafiki Village. He also draws and paints very well. Derrick seeks to be an example to younger children at the Village, and he is committed to living a life worthy of Christ.
DOB: Jul 24, 2001
Emily
Before Emily arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, she was in the care of an aunt and uncle who did not have the means to properly feed her.
Emelyne
When Emelyne arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda, she soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment.
Elijah
Elijah was referred to Rafiki by an orphanage four hours away from the Village.
Belis
Belis' mother is deceased and her father is in prison.
Comfort
Comfort arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009.
Violet
Violet's mother died in childbirth, and her father died just a year later.
Veronica
Veronica and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
Nehemiah
Both Nehemiah’s mother and father are deceased.
Frederick
Frederick’s mother died in 2008, and his father is unknown.
Karen
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Leonard
Leonard is a double orphan. He and his twin brother, Boniface, lived with extended relatives for a time before arriving at Rafiki.
Lillian
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Rachel
Rachel was orphaned when she was just three months old and was then taken in by her grandparents.
Grace
Grace lived with her grandmother after the death of her mother and father in 2006.
Joanna
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Virginiah
Virginiah is a double orphan.
Erick
Erick lived with his impoverished uncle who could not provide for his needs before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Kelvin
Kelvin and his sister had been in the care of their grandparents since the death of their mother and father. The grandparents found it difficult to...
Gift
Gift was abandoned by his parents at a young age and placed in the care of his grandmother.
Romeo
Romeo's grandmother cared for him after the death of his parents.
Titus
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Micheal
When he was two months old, Michael was abandoned at a shop in Kampala, Uganda. Michael then came to the Rafiki Village Uganda in February of 2005.
Abigail
Both of Abigail’s parents are deceased. Her father passed away the year she was born, and her mother died a year later.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.