My Name is
Emmanuel

Emmanuel
Emmanuel's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father had died before her. An aunt and uncle cared for Emmanuel until he was old enough to join his twin brothers, Boniface and Leonard, at the Rafiki Village Zambia. It was a joyous day when Emmanuel arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in March of 2013. His twin brothers greeted him with hugs and laughter. Emmanuel enjoys studying science. He excels in penmanship and art, paying great attention to detail. He is often a very helpful young man around the Village, seeking to serve others without grumbling. He also enjoys playing baseball and reading. Emmanuel wants to honor God in everything he does.
DOB: Jan 11, 2009
Reuben
Reuben’s mother died in 2007, and his father is unknown.
Jane
Before coming to Rafiki, Jane lived with her mother. Due to her mental condition, Jane's mother could not properly care for her.
Priscilla
Priscilla's father went missing after riots broke out near their village when she was a child.
Mary
Mary lived with her maternal grandmother after her mother's death. Her mother died in 2003 when Mary just over one year old.
Julia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Zachariah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Emily
Before Emily arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, she was in the care of an aunt and uncle who did not have the means to properly feed her.
Jummai
Both Jummai's parents died within two years of each other, and Jummai and her brother Ezekiel were left to be raised by her grandmother.
Aquila
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s father died in 2005, and her mother died soon after in 2007.
Dennis
Dennis arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Rebecca
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Leah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Caroline
Caroline's parents died within one year of each other before she turned three years old.
Kebah
After being abandoned by their mother, Kebah and her brother Michael were removed from their abusive caretaker.
Chipo
Chipo’s parents died in a tragic bus accident. Chipo's mother was pregnant with her at the time of the bus accident, and she lived just long enough...
Umu
Blessing lived with her aunt for about two years following her father's death and her mother's disappearance.
Stephena
Stephena's father was killed by lightning and her mother died, along with Stephena's twin, while giving birth.
Paul
Paul's mother was sick and admitted him and his twin brother, Isaac, to a transient home in Lusaka, Zambia in July 2012.
Nancy
Nancy’s mother died, and her father is unknown.
Hope
Hope arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Cossam
Cossam arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 following the death of both of his parents.
Diane
Diane arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.