My Name is
Phoebe
Phoebe
Not much is known about Phoebe’s life before she came to Rafiki. She has no parents nor relatives to take care of her. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2003. She soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving environment at the Village. Phoebe is a good student who likes school and is determined to do her very best. Phoebe is friendly, easygoing, and a joy to be around. She hopes to be an example to those around her, and she prays that she will never waiver in her faith.
DOB: Mar 5, 1999
Rachael
Rachael and her sister Mary arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in August 2010.
Jummai
Both Jummai's parents died within two years of each other, and Jummai and her brother Ezekiel were left to be raised by her grandmother.
Beatrice
After both Beatrice's parents died, she lived with her grandparents and four brothers and sisters for a time.
Austin
Austin’s father died in an accident when he was cutting down a tree, and his mother died in November, 2009 from malaria.
Perpetual
Perpetual arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in November 2010.
Eric
After his mother died, Eric and his older brother, Eliya, were placed in the care of their aunt.
Ezekiel
Both Ezekiel's parents died within two years of each other, and Ezekiel was left to be raised by his grandmother.
Alex
Both of Alex's parents died of HIV in 2010.
Rebecca
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Johnson
Johnson’s mother died of an illness ten days after his birth, leaving him abandoned in the hospital.
George
George was abandoned as a baby and taken to a local orphanage.
Emanuel
Emanuel’s father died in a mountain climbing accident shortly before Emanuel was born, and his mother died when he was five years old.
Kwaku
Kwaku’s mother died nine days after giving birth to him and his twin sister.
Atimbil
Atimbil and his brother and sister, Awumbe and Azuma, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Mwaka
Mwaka’s aunt cared for her after the death of her parents.
Meklit
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia, Meklit's grandmother cared for her.
Sarah
Sarah was born prematurely in a private clinic in March 2005. Her mother disappeared soon after she took Sarah to the hospital, and her father...
Abigail
Both of Abigail’s parents are deceased. Her father passed away the year she was born, and her mother died a year later.
Mary
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Isaac
Isaac’s Father died in 2006 from an illness, and his mother died giving birth to him.
Peter
Both Peter's parents abandoned him when he was a young child.
Donatha
Donatha’s life began in difficulty. Because Donatha's mother died when she was young, and her father abandoned her shortly after, she has never...
Dorine
Dorine and her twin sister, Irene, were living with their impoverished paternal grandmother after they were abandoned by their parents.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.