My Name is
Joshua
Joshua
Both of Joshua’s parents are deceased. His father died from a brief illness in 2004, and his mother died when Joshua was two years old. Joshua then lived with his elderly, impoverished grandmother for a time. She sought help to raise Joshua, and he arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2005. Joshua excels in biology, civics, and art. He says he learns best by going on field trips because it gives him a vivid look at things he's learning. He says education is important because helps him make important decisions about his future. Joshua is inspired by the passion and boldness of the apostle Paul, and he wants to be unashamed of the gospel like Paul was. Joshua's favorite book of the Bible is Colossians because it teaches him to live as a new man.
DOB: Mar 18, 2000
Rinet
Rinet's mother was terminally ill and not expected to live much longer when it was suggested that Rinet be moved to the Rafiki Village.
Simeon
In 2009, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare closed an orphanage due to adoption violations.
Meklit
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia, Meklit's grandmother cared for her.
Tabitha
Both of Tabitha’s parents died before she was four years old, leaving her and her four older brothers and sisters as orphans.
Irene
Irene and her sister were abandoned by their parents as young children. They lived on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Alexander
Both Alex's parents are deceased. He came to live in the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2003.
Hillary
Hillary’s mother died in childbirth, so he was brought to the AIC babies’ home in Mogogosiek—a village four hours from Rafiki Village Kenya. He had...
Afia
Afia arrived at Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009.
Dativa
Dativa’s mother died of AIDs, and her father is unknown to the family.
Rabecca
Rabecca is a double orphan. She lived with her aunt and grandmother after the death of her parents.
Samuel
Samuel was found wandering the streets of his village when he was two years old.
Neema
After the death of her mother and father, Neema lived with her elderly grandmother and adult sister.
Randy
Randy and his two brothers Prince and Emmanuel were abandoned by their mother when she left to visit relatives and never returned.
Chukwudi
Chukwudi is a double orphan, having lost his father in 2005 and his mother in 2008.
Esther
When Esther’s parents passed away, she was placed in the care of her impoverished grandmother.
Christina
Christina arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2008 shortly after her mother's death.
Brian
Brian’s mother died at childbirth, and his father remains unknown. Brian was then placed in an orphanage about four hours from the Rafiki Village...
Sandra
Sandra and her twin brother, Isaac, moved to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2011.
Caleb
Caleb’s parents died when he was four years old, and his relatives were unable to care for him because they are impoverished and relied on...
Gelane
Gelane’s parents died two years apart from one another.
Alice
Both Alice's mother and father died in 2005, and her grandparents were also deceased.
Winston
Both of Winston’s parents are deceased.
Nancy
Nancy’s father died in war and her mother died while delivering her younger sister, Patricia.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.