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
Yeabsira
Not much is known about Yeabsira’s life before he arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia.
Samuel
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Deborah
Deborah’s parents were living in Uganda when they both died from an illness. Deborah and her sister Jane were then brought to Rwanda.
Christina
After Christina and her two sisters, Peace and Tendo, were orphaned as small children, they lived with their grandmother for a time.
Rose
Both of Roses's parents are deceased.
Valante
Valante's mother died of complications while giving birth to him, and his father died shortly after her.
Winnie
Winnie's young mother died while giving birth to her, and her father died after being hit by a car.
Natnael
After his mother died, Natnael went to live with his grandmother.
Edda
Orphaned at birth, Edda lived with her grandparents when she was a small child.
John
John’s parents were killed in a tragic bus accident. His mother was pregnant with his little sister, Chipo, at the time of the accident, and she...
Moses
The death of Moses's father left six orphans.
Tizeta
Tizeta was abandoned by her mother, and her father is unknown.
Sophie
Sophie was found abandoned and malnourished as young child.
Isaac
Isaac’s Father died in 2006 from an illness, and his mother died giving birth to him.
Epa
Epa’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him in 2003.
Kofi Sefa
Kofi’s mother suffered from psychological issues, and she was deemed mentally unfit to care for him by social welfare services.
Sam
An aunt cared for Sam after his mother and father died of an illness in 2010.
Ellen
Ellen arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in November of 2010.
Gritty
After both of Gritty's parents died, she arrived at Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Julia
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Samson
At a very young age, Samson was abandoned and taken to a local orphanage.
Alick
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Mediatrice
Mediatrice’s parents became sick and both died in 2007.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.