My Name is
Dereck

Dereck
Dereck and his twin sister were brought to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2006. Dereck soon proved to be a kind young man with a great sense of humor. He loves to draw things in nature, and he enjoys playing soccer. Dereck likes reading about Paul in God’s Word and strives to be like him – trusting God through every trial and persecution. He sees God’s faithfulness in answering his prayers for good health. Dereck prays that he will be truthful, understand God’s Word, and be obedient to it.
DOB: Jan 28, 2006
Molly
Molly was abandoned when she was eight months old and brought to a local police station in 2003.
Randall
Randall was abandoned by his mother shortly after his birth.
Tabitha
Tabitha was abandoned as a child, and none of her family members were able to care for her.
Silas
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Irene
After both her mother and father abandoned her, Irene lived with her grandmother for a time.
Blessing
Blessing was abandoned by her mother, and her father remains unknown.
Benjamin
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Susanna
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Segen
Segen's young mother abandoned her soon after giving birth to her, leaving Segen with her grandmother.
Eva
Eva and her brother Lemmy were living with their grandmother, who attempted to feed the children on a daily basis but often was not able to.
Clementine
Clementine arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Mapalo
Mapalo’s grandmother was caring for ten of her grandchildren as well as four of her own children.
Joseph
Joseph’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, James.
Julius
Julius’s mother abandoned him after his father died. He came to the Rafiki Village Uganda in March 2008.
Issac
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Yamikani
Yamikani lost her father in 2004, and her mother was also dying of an illness at this time.
Ebenezer
Ebenezer and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009. He is a thoughtful and creative young man who enjoys assisting his teachers.
Levi
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Ruth
After the death of their parents, Ruth and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Eyob
After his father's death, Eyob's mother abandoned him.
Sarah
Sarah was born prematurely in a private clinic in March 2005. Her mother disappeared soon after she took Sarah to the hospital, and her father...
Grace
Grace's parents died within one year of each other, and she was then put in the care of a maternal aunt.
Nicole
Nicole's mother abandoned her and her father remains unknown.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.