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Biruk
Biruk was eighteen months old when his mother died. He then moved in with his aunt. She worked as a housemaid and had to take Biruk to work with her. She eventually lost her job and had no means to provide for Biruk. Social Welfare contacted the Rafiki Foundation on his behalf. Biruk arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia and began to be nourished both physically and spiritually. Biruk now enjoys helping others. He likes the story in the Bible about the lame man being healed because it reminds him to follow Jesus, who is merciful and powerful. Biruk's favorite hymn is "Trust and Obey."
DOB: Jul 18, 2008
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Tiwonge
Tiwonge first arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Adwoa
It is unknown how Adwoa's parents died.
Sumaya
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Afia
Both Afia’s mother and father died in 2006, and she arrived at Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009.
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Emanuel
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Haggart
After both Haggart's parents died, he arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Israel
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Genet
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Monicah
Monicah's mother is believed to be dead, and her father is unknown.
William
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Irene
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Abena
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Claire
Not much is known about Claire's background or family.
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Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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