My Name is
Serena
Serena
Serena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Serena and her twin sister, Rena. Her father also died in 2008 from an illness. Serena and her sister then lived with an impoverished aunt who struggled to provide for the twins and her own children. She appealed to the Rafiki Foundation for help. The girls arrived at the Rafiki Village Liberia in 2010. Since coming to the Rafiki Village, Serena has learned about God and been baptized! Her favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:31 because it reminds her that God is on her side.
DOB: May 18, 2006
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James
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Mai
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Rena
Rena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Rena and her twin sister, Serena.
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Sandra
Sandra lived in her uncle's care after her parent's death.
Jacob
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Obadiah
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Brighton
Brighton came to the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 along with his older brother Petros after the death of their parents.
Dorcas
Dorcas was abandoned by both her parents at birth.
Patricia
Patricia's early life was filled with tragedy; she never knew either of her parents.
Judith
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Aynalem
Aynalem was three years old when her mother died. Her father remains unknown.
Judith
Judith’s father died in 2008, and her mother died in 2009.
Diane
Diane arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth's mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and her father disappeared after her mother's death.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.