My Name is
Nasha
Nasha
Nasha, her sister, and cousin were placed in their grandmother's care after her father's death. Her mother died in childbirth. The girls are from the Maasai tribe, and they lived deep in the bush. Their uncle contacted Rafiki. He was impressed with Rafiki's work and mission. The girls arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2012. Nasha is now an excellent student who is especially good at math. She works diligently to achieve her educational goals. She feels that being at the Rafiki School is a privilege, and she wants to do well in her studies. Nasha is also thankful to learn about God through His Word each day in her devotionals and in school.
DOB: Jan 1, 2008
Gift
Gift and her sister, Peace, were orphaned in 2010 when their father died of AIDs. Their mother abandoned the family in 2008 and is believed to be...
Leonard
Leonard is a double orphan. He and his twin brother, Boniface, lived with extended relatives for a time before arriving at Rafiki.
Dinah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Sensee
Sensee’s mother died three days after giving birth to her.
Paul
Paul had no one to care for him after the death of his father in 2006.
Winnie
Winnie's young mother died while giving birth to her, and her father died after being hit by a car.
Mika
Mika and his brother, Bulus, had been in the care of their elderly grandparents after the death of their parents.
Erick
Erick lived with his impoverished uncle who could not provide for his needs before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Jacob
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Naomie
Naomie arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Eva
Eva and her brother Lemmy were living with their grandmother, who attempted to feed the children on a daily basis but often was not able to.
Biruk
Biruk was eighteen months old when his mother died. He then moved in with his aunt.
Nancy
Nancy’s father died in war and her mother died while delivering her younger sister, Patricia.
Harriet
Harriet's father passed away from AIDs, and her mother was also diagnosed HIV+ and was no longer able to care for her.
Rahab
Rahab’s mother was unable to care for her and her father remains unknown.
Evess
After the death of both of her parents, Evess was left in the care of an impoverished aunt who could not properly feed her.
Benjamin
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Nancy
Both of Nancy's parents died when she was a young child
Philip
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Janet
Janet is one of three triplets. She and her sisters, Jennifer and Joanna, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Rhoda
Rhoda's mother died when she was a small child, and her father abandoned her.
Jamila
Jamila's mother gave her over to the care of her aunt.
Olivia
Olivia and her twin sister, Gloria, were placed in the care of their uncle after their father died.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.