My Name is
Mirriam
Mirriam
Mirriam’s father died in 2003, and her mother died two years later. Mirriam was then placed in the care of an aunt. Her aunt was also caring for four other children in her home. Struggling to care for Mirriam as well, her aunt asked for help. Mirriam arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in 2008. She soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment in the Village. Mirriam's faith is growing rich and deep. She is able to consider a passage in the Bible, look at a commentary, and teach others the truths found there. She spends time alone reading God's word and praying. Mirriam enjoys singing and is a part of the choir. Mirriam is a top student whose favorite subjects are language arts and math. She is an excellent role model for other students, and she has become a leader due to her academic excellence and leadership qualities.
DOB: May 22, 2002
Joseph
Joseph’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, James.
Mara
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jennifer
Jennifer is one of three triplets. She and her sisters, Janet and Joanna, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Elijah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
John
John has charm and charisma; he is a happy boy and has a quick smile in spite of his difficult start in life.
Nicodemus
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Dumisani
After the death of his parents, Dumisani arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Rebecca
Rebecca arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Segen
Segen's young mother abandoned her soon after giving birth to her, leaving Segen with her grandmother.
Augustus
Augustus, his twin brother Augustine, and his older brother Gideon arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Saul
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Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007.
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Joshua
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Emanuel
Emanuel’s mother died when he was eighteen months old, and his father is unknown.
Damaris
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Ben
Before arriving at the Rafiki village, Ben and his five siblings lived with their grandmother, along with her six children, in a one-room house.
Rena
Rena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Rena and her twin sister, Serena.
Denise
When Denise was one month old, she was abandoned at the Kenyatta National hospital.
Nancy
Nancy was placed at Rafiki Village Ghana in November 2010.
Bernice
Bernice was in the care of her paternal uncle before arriving at the Rafiki Village Nigeria.
Donatha
Donatha arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2008.
Miriam
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.