My Name is
Genet
Genet
Genet’s mother died when she was a year old, and her father is unknown. A kind neighbor took Genet in and cared for her after her mother’s death. This neighbor had four children of his own and also took care of his elderly mother, so he sought help from Social Welfare. Genet arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2012. She is now full of joy and love for others, and she is a helpful young woman. God's word has taught Genet many things. She says that He teaches her as she reads the Bible. Genet especially loves Psalm 23 because it reminds her that the Lord is her shepherd, and she will live in His house forever.
DOB: Jan 3, 2006
Jane
Before coming to Rafiki, Jane lived with her mother. Due to her mental condition, Jane's mother could not properly care for her.
Aaron
Aaron lived with his grandmother before he arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia
Augustine
Augustine, his twin brother Augustus, and older brother Gideon, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Abigail
Abigail was abandoned in the annex of a Nairobi hospital grounds.
Babirye
Babirye and her three siblings were living in a situation that required immediate intervention according to Uganda social welfare.
Patrick
After Patrick’s mother and father died, he went to live with his uncle for a time.
Paul
Both of Paul's parents died when he was four years old, and he was then placed in the care of his impoverished grandmother.
Wesen
Wesen's father died in 2009, and his mother abandoned him and his brother, Abraham, eighteen months later.
Jeremiah
After the death of his parents, Jeremiah lived with a family member. Though she tried, this family member could not provide for Jeremiah's basic...
Brenda
Both of Brenda's parents passed away in 2005 of an illness.
Nancy
Nancy’s mother abandoned her, leaving her with her grandparents shortly after her birth.
Shedrak
Shedrak’s mother died in 2006 and his father died shortly after.
Ben
Before arriving at the Rafiki village, Ben and his five siblings lived with their grandmother, along with her six children, in a one-room house.
Boaz
Boaz's mother lacked the mental and physical faculties to adequately care for him. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2008.
Dagim
Dagim's mother died shortly after his birth.
Leah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Diana
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jacob
Jacob first arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006 after the death of his parents.
Mercy
After both Mercy's parents died, she was placed in the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2004. Now, Mercy has graduated from the Rafiki School.
Jane
Jane and her sister and cousin arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Anne
Anne’s mother is physically handicapped and unable to care for her.
Timothy
Timothy was abandoned at a church as a small child.
Aneth
After the death of her parents, Aneth lived with her single aunt.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.