My Name is
Eliya

Eliya
Eliya and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010. They soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment. Eliya knows that God has a plan for him. He is increasingly grateful to be at Rafiki, and he realizes what a blessing it is. From studying the book of Romans in the Rafiki Bible Study, Eliya has learned that we must walk in a manner worthy of God by doing our best for Him. Eliya is a boarding student at the Rafiki Village Rwanda.
DOB: May 1, 2005
Esther
Esther and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
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.
Claire
Claire arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Anna
Anna arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006, a year after both her parents died.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel lived with his elderly grandmother after the death of his parents.
Kenny
Kenny and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Ezekiel
Both Ezekiel's parents died within two years of each other, and Ezekiel was left to be raised by his grandmother.
Nancy
Nancy was placed at Rafiki Village Ghana in November 2010.
Gifty
Gifty is a kind, respectful, helpful, and intelligent young woman who works diligently to succeed in all her classes.
James
James’ mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, Joseph.
Ethel
Both Ethel's parents died within two years of each other.
Abraham
Abraham's father died in 2009, and his mother abandoned him and his brother, Wesen, eighteen months later.
Mabel
Mabel is an outgoing and talkative young woman. She enjoys science class because she learns about God's creation.
Sibongile
Sibongile’s mother was impoverished and unable to care for her or her sister Siphwe.
Valiness
From a young age, Valiness lived with her impoverished grandmother who could not provide for her needs.
Lemmy
Lemmy and his sister, Eva, were living with their grandmother, who did not have the means to feed them every day, before they came to Rafiki.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel is thankful to God for caring for him his entire life. He knows that God is always faithful, and he prays with confidence.
Moris
Moris was put in the care of an uncle after his mother died, and his father remains unknown.
Leah
Leah was abandoned as a baby, and her parents remain unknown.
Mercy
Mercy's parents were killed in March 2010 in mudslides that buried an entire village and its inhabitants.
Zachariah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Nasha
Nasha, her sister, and cousin were in their grandmother's care after her father's death.
Micah
Micah was just nine months old when both of his parents were killed by armed robbers.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.