My Name is
Mapalo
Mapalo
Mapalo’s grandmother was caring for ten of her grandchildren as well as four of her own children. The family survived by selling small quantities of merchandise on the street. Because she could not provide for her, Mapalo's grandmother appealed to Rafiki for help. Mapalo arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in March 2014. Her cousin, Carol, arrived one month later. When Mapalo came to Rafiki, she was malnourished and could not walk well. In just one month, she was walking confidently and gaining strength from good nutrition. Now, Mapalo is a helpful, resourceful young woman. She enjoys playing football (American soccer) with her friends at Rafiki. She has learned from the Rafiki Bible Study that God's love endures forever, and she is so thankful for that fact!
DOB: May 15, 2012
Abiba
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Claude
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Uchizi
Uchizi and his twin sister had no family to care for them. Their mother died, and their father remains unknown
Emelyne
When Emelyne arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda, she soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment.
Emmanuel
Both Emmanuel's parents abandoned him when he was a small child.
Adele
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James
James’ mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, Joseph.
Adeline
Adeline arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Samuel
Samuel and his twin brother, Joshua, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in July 2013.
Chipo
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Michael
Michael’s mother died of an illness in 2005, and his father died after an accident.
Prisca
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Gifty
Gifty arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in June of 2009.
David
David's mother died in 2003 while giving birth, and his father's whereabouts remain unknown.
Simon
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Lulu
Lulu was abandoned at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center when she was born.
Jonathan
John’s mother died in 2003 in a drowning accident, and his father died later that same year. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2005.
Namukolo
Namukolo and his brother, Clifford, lived with his parents in a small rural village before their mother died in 2010. The father abandoned them and...
Tabitha
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Lonnie
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, Lonnie was called “Lonely” because both of her parents were deceased.
Grace
Grace was orphaned when she was only three months old.
Mary
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Jerome
Jerome was abandoned at a local hospital in Kampala, Uganda in 2005.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.