My Name is
Aynalem
Aynalem
Aynalem was three years old when her mother died. Her father remains unknown. She then lived with various relatives. She was living with her uncle and, when he lost his job, he asked the Rafiki Foundation to care for Anynalem. She moved to the Rafiki Village in 2015 and was reunited with her sister Genet! Aynalem was soon happy and thriving in her new environment. She is now polite and friendly, and she enjoys having sisters and friends at the Village. She says her favorite subject is math. She is thankful that God has opened up her mind and helped her to learn in school. Aynalem's favorite hymn is "Come Thou Fount" because it reminds her of God's unchanging love and to praise him always.
DOB: Jun 1, 2004
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Albert
After the death of both of his parents, Albert arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Alexander
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Meklit
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Tiwonge
Tiwonge first arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda in 2011.
Anne
Anne’s mother is physically handicapped and unable to care for her.
Dorine
Dorine and her twin sister, Irene, were living with their impoverished paternal grandmother after they were abandoned by their parents.
Claire
Claire arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Grace
Grace was orphaned when she was only three months old.
Moris
Moris was put in the care of an uncle after his mother died, and his father remains unknown.
Michael
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Furaha
Furaha and her two cousins were cared for by their elderly grandmother after the death of their fathers.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.