My Name is
Blaze
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Blaze
Blaze (Bless) arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002. He soon began to mature into a very kind and gracious young man. Bless loves to laugh and is very joyful. He also enjoys engaging in conversation with friends and meeting new people. As a Christian, Bless sees the importance of understanding God’s Word and having the ability to articulate it to others. He seeks to surround himself with godly friends and enjoys attending prayer meetings at his church. Bless graduated from the Rafiki School and now attends university. He prays that God will give him many opportunities to share the gospel with those around him, that he will desire to do what the Lord wills, and that God will grant him grace as he continues with university.
DOB: Oct 8, 2000
Sara
Sara's mother abandoned her when she was an infant, and her father remains unknown.
Irene
After being abandoned by their parents, Irene and her twin sister, Dorine, were living with their impoverished paternal grandmother.
James
James’ mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, Joseph.
Phoebe
Not much is known about Phoebe’s life before she came to Rafiki.
Patrick
Patrick’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father was mentally ill and unable to care for him.
Rinet
Rinet's mother was terminally ill and not expected to live much longer when it was suggested that Rinet be moved to the Rafiki Village.
Naomi
Naomi’s father died when she was a year old.
Kelvin
After the death of their parents, Kelvin and his sister lived with their grandparents for a time.
Kwaku
Kwaku and his older sister, Eltonia, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009.
Mphatso
Mphatso's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father remains unknown.
Jacob
Jacob first arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006 after the death of his parents.
Sarah
Sarah's father is deceased, and her mother gave her and her siblings to her great grandmother.
Enoch
Enoch’s father died in 2008, and his mother died the following year.
Tabitha
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Lilian
Lilian was born a twin but was separated from her brother at birth.
Rachel
Both Rachel's parents died when she was two years old.
Erick
Erick lived with his impoverished uncle who could not provide for his needs before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Abigail
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Ethan
Ethan’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father died in 2002.
Rachel
Rachel was orphaned when she was just three months old and was then taken in by her grandparents.
Eve
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Leah
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Tabitha
Tabitha was abandoned as a child, and none of her family members were able to care for her.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.