My Name is
Gelane
Gelane
Gelane’s parents died two years apart from one another. She then began living with her impoverished grandmother who, though she tried, could not care for Galane's basic needs. Gelane arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2010 in great need of nutrition and care, and she soon benefited from the quality care in the Village. Now, she often advises young girls in her cottage, particularly in issues surrounding the Scriptures. She hopes to proclaim the Bible to unbelieving people someday. Gelane's favorite Bible passage is Proverbs 2:6–8 because it reminds her that God provides, protects, and gives us exactly what we need.
DOB: Jan 29, 2006
Annie
When Annie’s parents passed away, she was placed in the care of her aunt.
Yeabsira
Not much is known about Yeabsira’s life before he arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia.
Elube
Elube’s parents died when she was a young child.
Gabriela
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Frank
Frank arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Ben
Ben’s mother died in November 2006, and his father sometime before that.
Barakael
Barakael's mother died when he was one year old, and his father is unknown.
Rocklin
Rocklin arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Dativa
Dativa and her half sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2008.
Racheal
After both her parents died, Racheal lived in her grandfather's care.
Benjamin
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Felix
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jeff
Jeff’s father died in 2003, and his mother died in 2005.
Susanna
Susanna’s mother died within a month of giving birth to her. Her father abandoned her and was then reported to have died.
Gritty
After the death of her parents, Gritty lived in the care of an aunt and uncle.
Lilian
Lilian was born a twin but was separated from her brother at birth.
Clifford
Clifford and his brother, Namukolo, were living with their parents in the Kanakantappa Village when their mother died in 2010.
Rose
Both of Roses's parents are deceased.
Nikolas
After both Nikolas's parents died when he was a young child, his ailing grandmother referred him to the Rafiki Foundation. He arrived at the Rafiki...
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Lois
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jonathan
Not much is known about Jonathan’s parents.
Marie
Marie and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.