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Kwaku
Kwaku’s father became ill and died in 2007, and his mother also died in April 2009. Kwaku’s grandmother took Kwaku and his older sister, Eltonia, in and attempted to provide for them; however, she struggled to feed and provide for them. The children arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009. Kwaku is a very intelligent young man. He learns quickly and enjoys reading and studying math. He prays to grow in wisdom and knowledge.
DOB: Apr 16, 2008
Isaac
Isaac was abandoned by his mentally ill mother when he was three months old.
Moris
Moris was put in the care of an uncle after his mother died, and his father remains unknown.
Yeabsira
Yeabisira's mother left him with her brother when he was just one year old, and his father remains unknown.
Abiba
Abiba Ruth's father abandoned her, and her mother is terminally ill.
Joshua
Joshua was abandoned by his sixteen-year-old mother.
Valiness
After losing both of her parents to a fatal illness, Valiness lived with her impoverished grandmother who could not provide for her needs.
Hope
Hope was placed in the care of her aunt and uncle after the death of her parents.
Innocent
Innocent was abandoned as a young child and was then referred to a babies' home.
Jeff
Jeff’s father died in 2003, and his mother died in 2005.
Jackson
Jackson’s mother and father died of health complications in 2013.
Maria
After both Maria's parents died, she was left in the care of her impoverished grandmother who could not adequately care for her.
Susanna
Susanna’s mother died within a month of giving birth to her. Her father abandoned her and was then reported to have died.
Paul
Paul was brought to a local children’s home in 1999 by a pastor.
Dan
After both of Dan's parents died when he was a small child, he was placed in the care of an elderly and impoverished uncle.
Olivier
Both of Olivier’s parents died—his father before he was born and his mother a year after his birth.
Violet
After Violet’s parents died, her elderly grandfather enlisted her for household help with chores, cooking, and carrying firewood.
Simon
Both of Simon’s parents were farmers and died from unknown causes.
Moses
Social Services recommended that Moses be removed from his home because his parents could not take care of him properly.
Shedrak
Shedrak’s mother died in 2006 and his father died shortly after.
Sharon
Sharon's mother is deceased and her father is unknown.
Catherine
Both Catherine's mother and father are deceased.
Judith
Judith’s father died in 2008, and her mother died in 2009.
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.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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