My Name is
Aaron

Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station. His mother is deceased and his father remains unknown. He arrived at the Rafiki Village in 2005. Aaron often shows maturity beyond his years. He is attentive and interested in literature and writing, and he is currently trying his hand at writing a book! He has a teachable spirit and takes correction well. He is eager to put forth effort and is a joy to teach. Through the Rafiki Bible Study, he has learned that he should live a life pleasing to God. He continues to pray to excel in school, strengthen his faith, and grow in God's mercies.
DOB: Jan 26, 2004
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.
Mumo
Mumo arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya with his younger brother Kilonzi in 2006.
Lemmy
Lemmy and his sister, Eva, were living with their grandmother, who did not have the means to feed them every day, before they came to Rafiki.
Julia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Aquila
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Abraham
After Abraham's mother died, he was sent to live with his aunt.
Keza
Keza arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Joanna
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Miriam
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Theresa
Theresa was abandoned at seven months old by her mother at a shop in downtown Monrovia, Liberia.
Chukwudi
Chukwudi is a double orphan, having lost his father in 2005 and his mother in 2008.
Adonay
Adonay's mother tried to abandon him on the street in the Somali Region, but a man from the health station intervened and gave her some money to...
Bernice
Bernice was in the care of her paternal uncle before arriving at the Rafiki Village Nigeria.
Dereck
Dereck and his twin sister were brought to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2006. Dereck soon proved to be a kind young man with a great sense of humor.
Mphatso
Mphatso's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father remains unknown.
Susanna
Susanna’s mother died within a month of giving birth to her. Her father abandoned her and was then reported to have died.
Amelia
Amelia and her sister, Jamesetta, and brother, Jimmy, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in October 2012.
Zerubabel
After Zerubabel's father died and his mother abandoned him, he was placed in the care of a widow.
Janjay
Janjay’s mother died after giving birth to her, and her father died shortly after in a car accident.
Elube
Elube’s parents died when she was a young child.
Josephine
Josephine and her twin sister Justina arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi after their mother died and their father abandoned them.
Eyob
After his father's death, Eyob's mother abandoned him.
Tapiwa
When Tapiwa and her three sisters lost their parents in 2010, they were placed in the care of their widowed grandmother.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.