My Name is
Emanuel
Emanuel
Emanuel’s mother died when he was eighteen months old, and his father is unknown. Emanuel then lived with his grandmother before she died in 2011, leaving Emanuel with no known living relatives. A kind neighbor brought Emanuel to a pastor who then contacted The Rafiki Foundation. Emanuel arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2012. Emanuel is now a happy young man who likes to have fun. He continues to learn the value of hard work in his studies. Emanuel is a great tennis player and enjoys playing on the team. He loves the sport and is very good at it. He is learning to pray in all circumstances, and it has strengthened his faith. Emanuel strives to please and glorify God.
DOB: Mar 21, 2007
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Segen
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Simon
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Claire
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Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death.
Virginiah
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Takula
Takula’s mother died in 2005 of a fatal illness, and his father died two years later.
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Zerubabel
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Esther
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Aaron
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