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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
Sandra
Sandra’s father died suddenly in 2009, and her mother followed in 2010.
Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007.
Isaac
Isaac and his twin sister, Sandra, moved to their home at the Rafiki Village Ghana in March 2011.
Tendo
Tendo and her two sisters, Christina and Peace, were orphaned as small children and then lived with their grandmother for a time.
Abigail
Abigail was originally part of the second group of triplets to arrive at the Rafiki Village Ghana.
Isaac
Isaac’s Father died in 2006 from an illness, and his mother died giving birth to him.
Rebeccah
Rebecca was admitted to a babies' home in October 2004.
Mary
Mary lived with her maternal grandmother after her mother's death. Her mother died in 2003 when Mary just over one year old.
Gift
Gift was abandoned by his parents at a young age and placed in the care of his grandmother.
Clinton
After the death of their parents, Clinton and his sister Mary arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2009.
Harriet
Harriet's father passed away from AIDs, and her mother was also diagnosed HIV+ and was no longer able to care for her.
Phoebe
Not much is known about Phoebe’s life before she came to Rafiki.
Denis
After the death of his mother, Denis was sent to the Nest, an organization funded by Catholic ministries before arriving at the Rafiki Village in...
Peter
Both Peter's parents abandoned him when he was a young child.
Mary
Mary was placed at Rafiki Village Ghana in November 2010.
Jennifer
Jennifer's parents died in 2005.
Gelane
Gelane’s parents died two years apart from one another.
Jonathan
Jonathan’s mother died in March 2007, and his father died some years earlier.
Catherine
Catherine was abandoned immediately after she was born.
Ato
Both of Ato's parents were deaf, mute, and mentally challenged.
Emanuel
Emanuel’s mother died when he was eighteen months old, and his father is unknown.
Hannah
Hannah arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in April 2010.
Mphatso
Mphatso's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father remains unknown.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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