My Name is
Marie
Marie
After the death of their parents, Marie and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009. They soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and family environment at the Village. Marie spent her younger years at the Village and in 2019, she was placed in a loving home. She continues to attend the Rafiki School as a day student and enjoys her classes there. Marie is musically inclined and enjoys singing and hopes to learn piano and drums. After she graduates, she plans to become a famous singer and use her platform to spread the gospel. Marie prays that she will walk with integrity each day, be hospitable, loving, and kind to those around her, and remain humble and obedient.
DOB: Apr 23, 2006
Irene
After being abandoned by their parents, Irene and her twin sister, Dorine, were living with their impoverished paternal grandmother.
Evess
After the death of both of her parents, Evess was left in the care of an impoverished aunt who could not properly feed her.
Paula
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Kebah
After being abandoned by their mother, Kebah and her brother Michael were removed from their abusive caretaker.
Benson
Benson Michael was found at the prison grounds by a woman who took him to the police station on August 28, 2005.
Samson
Both of Samson's parents died when he was a young child.
Phoebe
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jacob
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Dennis
Dennis arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Joshua
Joshua and his twin brother, Samuel, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in July 2013.
Rocklin
Rocklin arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
James
James’ mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, Joseph.
Peter
Peter's mother died of meningitis one month after his birth.
Jonah
Jonah’s father died when he was just a year old, and his mother died soon after.
Ethel
Both Ethel's parents died within two years of each other.
Ndidi
Ndidi lost her father in 2005 and her mother in 2008.
Lazarus
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Eunice
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Bernice
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Comfort
Both of Comfort’s parents died when she was a young child. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2004.
Joseph
Joseph was abandoned by both of his parents at birth and was being cared for by a state-run orphanage just outside of Jos, Nigeria. At age three,...
Shadreck
Shadreck’s mother died in 2005, and his father died in 2006.
Faith
Faith’s mother passed away as a result of severe pneumonia.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.