My Name is
Rahab
Rahab
Rahab’s mother was unable to care for her and her father remains unknown. Rahab's was in the care of her grandfather before coming to the Rafiki village. Her grandfather was caring for his mentally impaired wife, his daughter, and his grandchildren. He asked for help from the Rafiki Foundation. Rahab was approved by social welfare and arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya in 2009. She happily adjusted to her new home, and she now loves going to school. Rahab is intelligent and above-average academically. She loves science and reading and is good at badminton and dodge-ball. She has grown spiritually, and her love for God is evident through her listening and participation in Bible lessons.
DOB: Jun 23, 2004
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Ethan’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father died in 2002.
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Tonny
Tonny’s mother abandoned him immediately after birth.
Mai
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Hana
Hana’s mother died in 2008, and her father remains unknown.
Paula
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Blessing
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Sharon
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Candace
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Alexander
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Nasha
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Gabriela
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Serena
Serena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Serena and her twin sister, Rena.
Rich
Rich’s mother died in 2011, and his father abandoned him.
Dinah
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Lonnie
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Gifty
Gifty arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in June of 2009.
Joshua
Joshua’s mother died in 2002, and his father died two years later.
Abigail
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Marie
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Joshua
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Aaron
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