My Name is
Aurelia

Aurelia
Aurelia and her twin sister, Theresia, came to live at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2010 after the death of their mother from cancer. Aurelia is an excellent student. She is diligent in her school work, and she is also a diligent tennis player. Aurelia knows how to take instruction, listen carefully, and learn. She has the great qualities of a lifelong learner. Aurelia enjoys all she does and has a good work ethic and a good learning attitude. She is a role model for the other students in the Village. From the Rafiki Bible Study, Aurelia has learned that only Jesus can save. She says her faith in Jesus helps her do what is right and obey, love, and be kind to others.
DOB: Oct 15, 2006
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Philip
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Michael
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Diana
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Awumbe
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Divine
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Martha
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Faith
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Praise
Praise's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father abandoned him.
Cilicia
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Phoebe
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Feyise
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Mathew
Enoch
Enoch’s mother worked at Rafiki. Her last request before her death was her hope that Enoch could come to live at Rafiki Village Nigeria.
Susan
Susan's mother is deceased and her father is in jail.
Elizabeth
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Christina
After Christina and her two sisters, Peace and Tendo, were orphaned as small children, they lived with their grandmother for a time.
Kwasi
Kwasi is a very kind and intelligent young man. He confidently believes God loves him and strives to grow in faith.
Michael
Michael’s mother abandoned him, and his father is unknown.
Abiba
Abiba Ruth's father abandoned her, and her mother is terminally ill.
Kenny
Kenny and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Phoebe
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Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.