My Name is
Furahini
Furahini
Furahini and her sister, Scolastika, lived with their grandmother after their mother disappeared. Their grandmother cared for ten children of her own and three grandchildren. She asked if Rafiki would provide Furahini and Scolastika with a permanent home. Their grandmother was incredibly thankful and happy when the girls arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2014. Furahini's name means "enjoyment," and she lives up to her name with her sunny personality. She enjoys school and learning. She loves the Lord and is continually grateful to be at the Rafiki Village Tanzania. She enjoys studying God's Word and singing praises to him with her Rafiki family and classmates.
DOB: Jan 14, 2011
Emanuel
Emanuel’s mother died when he was eighteen months old, and his father is unknown.
Jeff
Jeff’s father died in 2003, and his mother died in 2005.
Janet
Janet is one of three triplets. She and her sisters, Jennifer and Joanna, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Innocent
Innocent was abandoned as a young child and was then referred to a babies' home.
Alex
Both of Alex's parents died of terminal illnesses between 2003 and 2004. He was then referred by Social Welfare to begin living in the Rafiki...
Bertha
Bertha lost both of her parents to an illness.
Eunice
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Samuel
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Frank
Frank arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Dereck
Dereck and his twin sister were brought to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2006.
Leticia
Leticia and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda in 2012.
Chukwudi
Chukwudi is a double orphan, having lost his father in 2005 and his mother in 2008.
Hillary
Hillary was found abandoned in the Moshi area when he was just four months old.
Mercy
Mercy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local ministry in Kampala, Uganda. Her parents died in 2008, and she was put in the care of an...
Brenda
Brenda's mother is deceased and her father is in prison.
Mavis
Mavis was orphaned when both of her parents died of illnesses.
Mary
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Enoch
Enoch’s mother died within two months of his birth, and his father remains unknown.
Rachael
Rachael and her sister Mary arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in August 2010.
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.
Enid
Enid arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Centia
Centia arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Eva
Eva and her brother Lemmy were living with their grandmother, who attempted to feed the children on a daily basis but often was not able to.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.