My Name is
Christabel
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Christabel
After both of Christabel’s parents died of illness, she and her brother Jehosephat arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2008. When asked who or what makes her the most excited about learning, she said it is Jesus; He helps her see the need for education and understand the truth of God's Word through education. Christabel says she trusts Jesus because He is her best friend, and she is amazed that God chooses Christians on the basis of His grace alone.
DOB: Dec 25, 2004
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Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s father died in 2005, and her mother died soon after in 2007.
Tapiwa
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Darris
Darris's parents were killed during the conflict in the Ivory Coast.
Rachel
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Meklit
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Benon
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Rena
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Sharon
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Akua
In 2007, Akua’s mother and father both died of illness a few months apart.
Katherine
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Levi
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Bernice
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Beniyam
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Dadi
Dadi arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Mary
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Emmanuel
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Maurin
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Bethlehem
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Deogloriosio
Deo’s father passed away before he was born, and his mother died soon after giving birth.
Mercy
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Anjela
After being abandoned by her mother, Anjela lived with her elderly grandfather in a small mud hut.
Kelia
Kelia arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.