My Name is
Yigerem
Yigerem
In 2001, Yigerem's parents died and his uncle began caring for him. Though he tried, Yigerem's uncle could not provide for his basic needs and reached out to Rafiki. Yigerem arrived at the Rafiki Village in 2010. Yigerem soon proved to be a happy young man who enjoys a good laugh. He loves to read God's Word and write Scripture verses in his notebook. Yigerem's favorite Bible passages are Psalm 46 and Psalm 91 because they remind him that God is our fortress and refuge.
DOB: Mar 23, 2005
Moses
Social Services recommended that Moses be removed from his home because his parents could not take care of him properly.
Leah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Neema
Neema's mother died while giving birth to her, and her father abandoned her.
John
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Emmanuel
Emmanuel was abandoned at a hospital in Rwanda when he was twelve months old, had malaria, and weighed only eleven pounds. The police have searched...
Albert
After the death of both of his parents, Albert arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Christabel
After both of Christabel’s parents died of illness, she and her brother Jehosephat arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2008.
Morris
Morris’ was brought to an orphanage in Kitui in April, 2003 after both his parents died.
Gadissa
Gadissa, along with his sister Feyise, were orphaned in 2008 and placed in the care of an impoverished aunt.
Cossam
Cossam arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 following the death of both of his parents.
Babirye
Babirye and her three siblings were living in a situation that required immediate intervention according to Uganda social welfare.
Robert
Robert’s father admitted him to the hospital due to malnutrition in 2001.
Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007.
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,...
Alexander
After his parents died, Alexander was placed in the care of a man in his village.
Watson
Watson arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 with his older brother Benjamin.
Marcel
Marcel was found wandering alone near a church close to the Burundi border.
Chipo
Chipo’s parents died in a tragic bus accident. Chipo's mother was pregnant with her at the time of the bus accident, and she lived just long enough...
Phoebe
Not much is known about Phoebe’s life before she came to Rafiki.
Onesmus
Onesmus's mother passed away two months after he was born.
Elikana
Elikana is a double orphan. She and her sister Mercy were in the care of an impoverished widow who had neither food nor home for herself, let alone...
Gerald
After the death of both Gerald’s parents, he was living with his older sister.
Adam
Adam is a double orphan. His mother and father died of malaria in 2007.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.