My Name is
Patrick
Patrick
Patrick’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father was mentally ill and unable to care for him. Patrick was cared for at a crisis nursery center before living with his grandmother. Though she tried, she could not provide for Patrick's basic needs and schooling. Patrick arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2013. He soon proved to be a bright child with a contagious smile. Patrick demonstrates consistency in learning new things and works hard in class. His favorite subject is science. Patrick knows that Jesus loves him despite his sin and wrongdoings. He takes comfort in the fact that Jesus is seated at God's right hand, praying for him and all other believers.
DOB: Mar 2, 2008
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Irene
Irene and her sister were abandoned by their parents as young children. They lived on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Denis
After the death of their father, Denis and his brother, Charles, went to live with their impoverished aunt in a small room, one-room house.
Mary
After the death of her parents, Mary and her brother, Clinton, were placed in the care of their grandparents.
Peter
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Emmanuel
Emmanuel's mother died two days after he was born.
Hannah
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Peter
Both Peter's parents abandoned him when he was a young child.
David
At eight months old, David was abandoned in a suburb of Kampala, Uganda.
James
James’ mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, Joseph.
Jane
Both Jane's parents died when she was a young child, making her a double orphan.
Mehiret
Before coming to Rafiki, Mehiret lived with her maternal grandmother.
Joshua
Joshua's parents were killed in 2010 in mudslides that buried an entire village and the families living there. Joshua, his twin brother Gideon, and...
Elizabeth
Elizabeth's mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and her father disappeared after her mother's death.
Leah
Leah was abandoned as a baby, and her parents remain unknown.
Victoria
Vicky was abandoned when she was just one week old.
Leul
After Leul's father died and his mother abandoned him, he was placed in the care of a widow.
Furahini
Furahini and her sister, Scolastika, lived with their grandmother after their mother disappeared.
Ben
Before arriving at the Rafiki village, Ben and his five siblings lived with their grandmother, along with her six children, in a one-room house.
Gabriela
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Bulus
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Phoebe
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Fabrice
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Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.