My Name is
Emmanuel

Emmanuel
When Emmanuel was a young child, he was carried on his mother’s back as she wandered the city of Accra. Many times he and his mother slept on the street. His mother suffered from mental challenges and could not properly care for him. Emmanuel was referred to Rafiki by social welfare services, and he arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in September 2009. He soon benefited from the nutritious food, quality care, and loving environment at the Village. Emmanuel's favorite hymn is "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" because it reminds him that Christ is powerful and loves him.
DOB: Nov 26, 2004
Phineas
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Salvio
Salvio's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. His neighbors tried to help but had six children of their own and were unable to adequately...
Kenny
Kenny and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Daniel
Daniel and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Queenie
Queenie arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Martha
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Celestina
Celestina and her sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009. Celestina is a creative young woman and an excellent dancer.
Amelia
Amelia and her sister, Jamesetta, and brother, Jimmy, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in October 2012.
Abel
Abel was found abandoned as a baby.
Jeremiah
After the death of his parents, Jeremiah lived with a family member. Though she tried, this family member could not provide for Jeremiah's basic...
Rachel
Rachel was one of thirteen children living at a farm with her grandparents.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel’s mother died in 2005, and his father died in 2006.
Peter
Peter's mother died of meningitis one month after his birth.
Serena
Serena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Serena and her twin sister, Rena.
Innocent
Both of Innocent's parents are deceased. Soon after his mother's death, Innocent was diagnosed with tuberculosis and began treatment.
Tendo
After Tendo and her two sisters, Christina and Peace, were orphaned as small children, they lived with their grandmother for a time.
Haggart
After both Haggart's parents died, he arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Martha
Martha is a sweet young lady with a big heart and a joyous smile. In school, she loves studying God's Word and learning to sew.
Winnie
After her mother died, Winnie was sent to live with her uncle.
Diane
Diane arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Mara
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jamesetta
Jamesetta, her sister, Amelia, and her brother, Jimmy, arrived at the Rafiki Village in 2012.
Phoebe
Not much is known about Phoebe’s life before she came to Rafiki.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.