My Name is
Gabriel
Gabriel
After Gabriel's father died in 2006, his ailing mother contacted social welfare services to intervene in her son's life. Gabriel arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, and his mother soon passed after that. Now, Gabriel has hopes of a military career. He has experienced many answered prayers, and he thanks God for His faithfulness and loving-kindness.
DOB: Jul 9, 2000
Henry
Henry's mother died while giving birth to him, and his father died soon after his mother.
Polycarp
Polycarp was abandoned at the age of four and placed into a baby's home.
Violet
After Violet’s parents died, her elderly grandfather enlisted her for household help with chores, cooking, and carrying firewood.
David
At eight months old, David was abandoned in a suburb of Kampala, Uganda.
Naomi
Naomi’s father died when she was a year old.
Randall
Randall was abandoned by his mother shortly after his birth.
Feyise
Feyise, along with her brother Gadissa, were orphaned in 2008 and placed in the care of an impoverished aunt.
Patricia
Patricia's early life was filled with tragedy; she never knew either of her parents.
Judith
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Elizabeth
Elizabeth's mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and her father disappeared after her mother's death.
Mediatrice
Mediatrice arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Patrick
After Patrick’s mother and father died, he went to live with his uncle for a time.
Donatha
Donatha arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2008.
Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007.
Simon
Both of Simon’s parents were farmers who passed away from unknown causes.
Isaiah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Timothy
Timothy was abandoned at a church as a small child.
Israel
Israel’s mother was mentally incapable of caring for him, and his father is unknown.
Mary
Both of Mary’s parents were ill. Her father abandoned her mother, and her mother gave her up because she was too sick to care for her.
Mabel
Mabel, her brother, and her sister moved to the Rafiki Village Ghana in August 2010.
Etsub
Etsub and her brother, Robel, lived with their mother before she became terminally ill with liver disease.
Linda
Linda's parents died in 2004. She was living with relatives for a time, but they found they could not provide for her and her brother, Caleb.
Yeabsira
Not much is known about Yeabsira’s life before he arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.