My Name is
Mapalo
Mapalo
Mapalo’s grandmother was caring for ten of her grandchildren as well as four of her own children. The family survived by selling small quantities of merchandise on the street. Because she could not provide for her, Mapalo's grandmother appealed to Rafiki for help. Mapalo arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in March 2014. Her cousin, Carol, arrived one month later. When Mapalo came to Rafiki, she was malnourished and could not walk well. In just one month, she was walking confidently and gaining strength from good nutrition. Now, Mapalo is a helpful, resourceful young woman. She enjoys playing football (American soccer) with her friends at Rafiki. She has learned from the Rafiki Bible Study that God's love endures forever, and she is so thankful for that fact!
DOB: May 15, 2012
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Martha
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Amelia
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Isaac
Isaac was abandoned by his grandmother who could not care for him as a small child.
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Jessica
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Hilda
Hilda was abandoned when she was two years old.
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Elizabeth
Elizabeth's mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and her father disappeared after her mother's death.
Joyce
Very little is known about Joyce’s life before Rafiki.
Rachel
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Bethany
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Tabitha
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Paul
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Theresia
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Abel
Abel was found abandoned as a baby.
Aaron
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