My Name is
Abraham
Abraham
Abraham's father died in 2009, and his mother abandoned him and his brother, Wesen, eighteen months later. The boys' older sister struggled to care for them and sought help. Abraham and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2011. They transitioned well, and their joy and eagerness have continually increased since living at the Village. Abraham has a servant's heart, and he seeks to help others. His favorite Scripture verse is Hebrews 5:5, and his favorite hymn is "Holy Spirit Be My Guide."
DOB: Nov 8, 2006
Priscilla
Priscilla's father went missing after riots broke out near their village when she was a child.
Christina
After Christina and her two sisters, Peace and Tendo, were orphaned as small children, they lived with their grandmother for a time.
Patrick
Patrick’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father was mentally ill and unable to care for him.
Mary
After the death of her parents, Mary and her brother, Clinton, were placed in the care of their grandparents.
Timothy
Timothy was abandoned at a church as a small child.
Reuben
Reuben’s mother died in 2007, and his father is unknown.
Joseph
Joseph is a double orphan; his mother and father died in 2007.
James
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Paula
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Myra
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Khumbo
Khumbo's mother died in 2007 when he was two years old, and his father’s whereabouts remain unknown.
John
Very few details are known about John. His mother is deceased and his father is presumed to be as well.
Susanna
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Maurin
After the death of Maurin's parents, she and her younger brother, Kelvin, went to live with their grandparents.
Judith
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Esther
Esther and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
Deborah
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Eliya
Eliya and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Joe
Joe was placed in the care of an uncle after his mother and father died in 2010.
David
David’s mother died in 2007, and his father died in 2008. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Gabriel
Gabriel’s mother died in an accident, and his father died of complications from malaria.
Grace
Grace arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Rena
Rena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Rena and her twin sister, Serena.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.