My Name is
Gelane

Gelane
Gelane’s parents died two years apart from one another. She then began living with her impoverished grandmother who, though she tried, could not care for Galane's basic needs. Gelane arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2010 in great need of nutrition and care, and she soon benefited from the quality care in the Village. Now, she often advises young girls in her cottage, particularly in issues surrounding the Scriptures. She hopes to proclaim the Bible to unbelieving people someday. Gelane's favorite Bible passage is Proverbs 2:6–8 because it reminds her that God provides, protects, and gives us exactly what we need.
DOB: Jan 29, 2006
Florence
Florence arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
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.
Kiziya
Kiziya’s father died in 2006 after a brief illness, and her mother died while giving birth to her younger brother, Isaac.
Francine
Francine arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Naomi
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Deborah
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Diana
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Munyithya
Munyithya's father died four months after he was born, and his mother followed eighteen months later before his second birthday.
Elijah
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Beatrice
After both Beatrice's parents died, she lived with her grandparents and four brothers and sisters for a time.
Clinton
After the death of their parents, Clinton and his sister Mary arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2009.
Neema
Neema's mother died while giving birth to her, and her father abandoned her.
Jordan
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Jennifer
Jennifer is one of three triplets. She and her sisters, Janet and Joanna, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Lillian
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Rose
Rose was brought to a children's home in Moshi, Tanzania in 2008 by a pastor from a local church after she was abandoned by her mother.
Gad
Gad arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Pierre
Pierre and his brother first arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Lilian
Lilian was born a twin but was separated from her brother at birth.
Eliya
Eliya and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Clementine
Clementine arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Zachariah
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Sumaya
Sumaya's father died when she was a young child, and her mother started living with another man who was unwilling to care for her.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.