My Name is
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s father died in 2005, and her mother died soon after in 2007. She had seven siblings that were divided among various relatives. Elizabeth lived with her oldest sister, but her sister did not have the means to care for or educate Elizabeth. Elizabeth arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2010. Elizabeth is attracted to God's Word and listens intently to it. She is a compassionate and loving girl who loves people, and she hopes to share the Bible with unbelieving people.
DOB: Sep 26, 2003
Jordan
Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007.
Lonnie
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, Lonnie was called “Lonely” because both of her parents were deceased.
Paul
Paul was found abandoned as a small child and taken to the local police station.
Anne
Anne’s mother is physically handicapped and unable to care for her.
Hellen
Helen was found lost and crying in the streets in 2003.
Jeremiah
Jeremiah was abandoned by both his parents at birth.
Gladys
Gladys arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009.
Samuel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Maria
After both Maria's parents died, she was left in the care of her impoverished grandmother who could not adequately care for her.
Peter
Gershom
Gershom’s mother died in April 2007, and his father died some years before that.
Susanna
John Mueke
Very few details are known about John. His mother is deceased and his father is presumed to be as well.
Ruki
Ruki and her older sister were abandoned by their parents at a young age. The two girls were living on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Adam
Adam is a double orphan. His mother and father died of malaria in 2007.
Jonah
Jonah’s father died when he was just a year old, and his mother died soon after.
Felistas
Felistas’ mother died shortly after giving birth to her sister, Gracious, and their father abandoned them.
Loveness
Loveness is a double orphan; her mother died just ten months after she was born, and her father died some time before that.
Susanna
Noah
Noah’s mother died a few days after giving birth to him. He was then placed in the care of his maternal grandmother.
Wanangwa
By 2007, Wanangwa had lost both of his parents to fatal illnesses.
Mediatrice
Mediatrice’s parents became sick and both died in 2007.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.