My Name is
Dagim

Dagim
Dagim's mother died shortly after his birth. A generous woman in Mojo found him in a nearby village and brought him into her home to care for him. When she found him, he was sleeping outside with the animals. This caretaker heard about the Rafiki Foundation through a teacher. Dagim was then approved by social welfare services and arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2009. He soon proved to be a good student who is quick to learn and has a good sense of humor. He continues to grow in faith, and he knows that God is with him every day. His favorite Scripture verse is Psalm 111:7, and his favorite hymn is "How Firm a Foundation" because it encourages him to trust the Lord in the midst of trial.
DOB: Apr 29, 2006
Diana
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Martin
Martin was abandoned in May 2002 when he was two years old. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2004.
Veronica
Veronica and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
Rose
Both of Roses's parents are deceased.
Candace
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Miatta
Miatta’s mother died of yellow fever and her father, a policeman, was killed in the Liberian war.
Ezekiel
Both Ezekiel's parents died within two years of each other, and Ezekiel was left to be raised by his grandmother.
Lulu
Lulu was abandoned at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center when she was born.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel and his sister, Mary, were born to a mentally-ill mother who lacked the mental and physical faculties to care for them, and their father...
Simon
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Mary
Mary was referred to the Rafiki Village Kenya by an orphanage about four hours away. She came to Rafiki in October 2004.
Mary
Mary is a polite and respectful young lady. She hopes to become a journalist and use that platform to tell others about God.
Kilonzi
Kilonzi arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya with his older brother Mumo in 2006.
William
William was brought to a hospital with head injuries in August 2003.
Anjela
After being abandoned by her mother, Anjela lived with her elderly grandfather in a small mud hut.
John
After their parents' death, John and his brother were given to an impoverished uncle who could not properly care for the boys' needs.
Sarah
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Meseret
After both of Meseret’s parents passed away, her aunt gave her to a previous employer for care. Social Welfare was contacted in regard to Meseret’s...
Ezekiel
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Atsu
Atsu arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009. His favorite part of each school day is creative arts.
Innocent
Both of Innocent's parents are deceased. Soon after his mother's death, Innocent was diagnosed with tuberculosis and began treatment.
John
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Sean
Sean’s mother abandoned him after his father was put in prison.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.