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Jacob
Jacob
Jacob is a double orphan. He lived with his aunt for a time after his parents died. His aunt was also caring for her mother who had recently had a stroke and found she could not properly care for Jacob. Social welfare recommended Jacob be placed in the Rafiki Village Zambia in 2008. Jacob says he understands that his school and education are a privilege from God. As he continues to serve others, he learns more about himself and how to work well with others. He particularly enjoys math, science, and language arts. Jacob is alert, active, and enjoys interacting with his peers.
DOB: Sep 21, 2004
Peter
Both of Peter’s parents were killed during religious riots that occurred in 2004 in a village about two hours away from Jos, Nigeria.
Nancy
Nancy’s mother abandoned her, leaving her with her grandparents shortly after her birth.
Benon
Benon was born to a fifteen-year-old mother who died in child birth. His grandfather was old and unable to care for him. He was brought to an...
Israel
Israel’s mother died in 2001 when he was two years old, and his father died in 2003.
Mabel
Mabel, her twin brother, and her older sister were orphaned after both of their parents died. The three children moved to the Rafiki Village Ghana...
Hana
Hana’s mother died in 2008, and her father remains unknown.
Zerubabel
After Zerubabel's father died and his mother abandoned him, he was placed in the care of a widow.
Emanuel
Emanuel’s father died in a mountain climbing accident shortly before Emanuel was born, and his mother died when he was five years old.
Catherine
Catherine’s mother died in 2005, and her father committed suicide in 2008.
Baraka
Baraka’s mother abandoned him at a young age, and his father is unknown.
Alice
Both Alice's mother and father died in 2005, and her grandparents were also deceased.
George
After George’s mother and father died, he was placed in the care of his sixteen-year-old aunt.
Afia
Both Afia’s mother and father died in 2006, and she arrived at Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009.
Jonathan
Jonathan’s mother died in March 2007, and his father died some years earlier.
Catherine
Catherine was found wandering the streets of her village when she was approximately two years old.
Timothy
Timothy was orphaned as an infant and brought to a babies' home in Kitui in 1997.
Sandra
Sandra and her twin brother were left as orphans when their mother died in 2007 and their father died in 2009.
Sam
An aunt cared for Sam after his mother and father died of an illness in 2010.
Dumisani
After the death of his parents, Dumisani arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Yeani
Yeani's parents died in 2010, and she was placed in the care of an aunt.
Cossam
Cossam arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 following the death of both of his parents.
John
John has charm and charisma; he is a happy boy and has a quick smile in spite of his difficult start in life.
Tonny
Tonny’s mother abandoned him immediately after birth.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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