My Name is
James
James
James was orphaned after his mother was involved in a fatal road accident in April 2005. His father is unknown. This left James under the care of his elderly grandparents. Though they tried, they could not care fro James's basic needs. James arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya in 2009. He is a diligent young man who always aims at excelling not only in academic work but also in his conduct. He always works hard, and maintaining his grade-level achievements is important to him. He is self-disciplined, cooperative, and honest. From the Rafiki Bible Study, he has learned to be thankful in every circumstance.
DOB: Mar 19, 2002
Alice
Both Alice's mother and father died in 2005, and her grandparents were also deceased.
Alinafe
Alinafe is a double orphan who was in the care of her elderly grandparents.
Joshua
Joshua and his twin brother, Samuel, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in July 2013.
Andrew
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2008, Andrew was a double orphan living with his impoverished aunt who only survived off the...
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.
Mary
Mary was placed at Rafiki Village Ghana in November 2010.
Mwawi
Mwawi's mother died two weeks after delivering him and his twin brother.
Brino
Brino's mother died of an illness when he was very young, and his father remains unknown. He and his brother Kenny arrived at the Rafiki Village...
Francesca
Francesca's mentally ill mother would leave her, her brother Martey, and her sister Selom unattended for days at a time.
Joshua
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Yamikani
Yamikani lost her father in 2004, and her mother was also dying of an illness at this time.
Samson
At a very young age, Samson was abandoned and taken to a local orphanage.
Samson
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Harriet
Harriet's father passed away from AIDs, and her mother was also diagnosed HIV+ and was no longer able to care for her.
Ruki
Ruki and her older sister were abandoned by their parents at a young age. The two girls were living on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Miriam
Miriam and her younger brother, Daniel, were placed with their grandfather after their parents died.
Abel
Abel's mother died when he was one year old, and his father remains unknown.
Bernice
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Zawady
Zawady is a double orphan; his mother and father died in 2006.
John
Both of John’s parents died, leaving him with no one to care for him.
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...
Deogloriosio
Deo's parents are both deceased, making him a double orphan. His father died right before he was born and his mother soon after.
Mika
Mika and his brother, Bulus, had been in the care of their elderly grandparents after the death of their parents.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.