My Name is
Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Emmanuel's mother died two days after he was born. Because his father could not provide for his basic needs, Emmanuel was placed in a crisis nursery where he stayed for about one year. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2013 and benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving environment. Emmanuel is now an enthusiastic learner. He especially looks forward to Bible class and often helps his teacher distribute hymnals and Bibles to his classmates. He believes in Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior and prays for others who do not know Jesus.
DOB: Jun 2, 2012
Josephine
Josephine’s mother died within days after giving birth to her and her twin sister, Theresa
Aida
Aida was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by the Katherine Hines Ministries, a local orphanage in Kampala.
Jeremiah
Before Jeremiah arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2011, he lived at a children's home in Moshi for four years with no known family.
Ruth
Ruth was placed in the care of her elderly grandparents after her own parents died.
Violet
After Violet’s parents died, her elderly grandfather enlisted her for household help with chores, cooking, and carrying firewood.
Virginiah
Virginiah is a double orphan.
Jane Kacyeye
Jane’s parents were living in Uganda when they died from a terminal illness.
Eden
Priscilla
Priscilla's father went missing after riots broke out near their village when she was a child.
Isaiah
Isaiah was placed into his grandparents care of following the death of his parents.
Naomie
Naomie was living with her mother in Burundi when her mother became ill and died.
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Hillary
Hillary’s mother died in childbirth, so he was brought to the AIC babies’ home in Mogogosiek—a village four hours from Rafiki Village Kenya. He had...
Myra
Christine
Christine was found abandoned and was admitted to a babies' home in September 2004.
Deogloriosio
Deo's parents are both deceased, making him a double orphan. His father died right before he was born and his mother soon after.
Mwaka
Mwaka’s aunt cared for her after the death of her parents.
Dorcas
Dorcas was abandoned by both her parents at birth.
Chukwudi
Chukwudi is a double orphan, having lost his father in 2005 and his mother in 2008.
Korah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jemima
Victoria
Vicky was abandoned when she was just one week old.
Besufekad
Besufekad’s mother had mental-health problems and could not properly care for him.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.