My Name is
Timothy
Timothy
Timothy was orphaned as an infant and brought to a babies' home in Kitui in 1997. He then arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya in 2003. He enjoys playing soccer, ping pong, and chess. He says his favorite book is “Lord of the Rings.” Timothy is thankful to God for how He has guided, protected, and sustained him. He believes he has seen God's greatness and faithfulness in his life. He continues to pray for courage, strength, perseverance, and a positive attitude towards learning.
DOB: Nov 16, 1997
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Rebecca
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Maureen
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Reuben
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Pamela
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Chipo
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Elizabeth
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Phoebe
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Jimmy
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Hannah
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Yaw
Yaw and his two sisters arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Natnael
After his mother died, Natnael went to live with his grandmother.
Naomi
Naomi’s father died when she was a year old.
Peter
Peter's mother died of meningitis one month after his birth.
David
David’s mother died in 2007, and his father died in 2008. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Levi
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Nellice
Nellice’s parents died within two years of each other, and she was an orphan before she was three years old.
Jordan
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Adella
After the death of her parents, Adella lived with her single aunt.
Ezekiel
Both Ezekiel's parents died within two years of each other, and Ezekiel was left to be raised by his grandmother.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.