My Name is
Laurine
Laurine
Laurine’s parents died in 2006, and she and two other children were cared for by her grandmother who was 96 at the time. Though she tried, her grandmother could not properly provide for them, and social welfare asked Rafiki to care for Laurine. Laurine arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi a year later. She quickly embraced her new life and soon radiated with joy. Laurine enjoys singing and making music and is known to have a sweet spirit. She graduated from the Rafiki School in 2021 and now studies at university. She is thankful for her education at Rafiki which helps her to think critically and taught her the importance of hard work. Laurine steadfastly relies on God and prays that she will remain diligent in her studies.
DOB: Nov 30, 2000
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Benjamin
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Perpetual
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Tabitha
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Susanna
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Juliet
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Emmanuella
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Monicah
Monicah's mother is believed to be dead, and her father is unknown.
Jack
After Jack’s mother died in 2006, he began living with his grandparents.
Sarai
Sarai was taken in by her grandmother after the death of her father and mother.
Biruk
Biruk’s mother was very young when she gave birth to him.
Austin
Austin’s parents died leaving him an orphan at just one year old.
Marie
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Hana
Hana’s mother died in 2008, and her father remains unknown.
Claude
Claude arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Alex
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Aaron
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