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
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Emmanuel Kobi
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Emanuel
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Chukwudi
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Priscilla
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Emelyne
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Sandra
Sandra and her twin brother, Isaac, moved to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2011.
Ruth
Ruth’s mother died in September 2002, and her father is unknown.
Blessing
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Mai
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Malesse
Malesse and his twin sister, Zalalem, were orphaned when they were only a year old.
Catherine
Catherine’s mother died in 2005, and her father committed suicide in 2008.
Michael
Michael’s mother abandoned him, and his father is unknown.
David
David's mother died in 2003 while giving birth, and his father's whereabouts remain unknown.
Esther
When Esther’s parents passed away, she was placed in the care of her impoverished grandmother.
Ibrahim
Ibrahim was quite fearful when he arrived at Rafiki Village Kenya in 2004. His background and history made him fearful of change and strangers.
Eric
After his mother died, Eric and his older brother, Eliya, were placed in the care of their aunt.
Felistas
Felistas’ mother died shortly after giving birth to her sister, Gracious, and their father abandoned them.
Henry
Henry's mother died while giving birth to him, and his father died soon after his mother.
Sharon
Sharon was found abandoned as a small child.
Boaz
Boaz's mother lacked the mental and physical faculties to adequately care for him. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2008.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.