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
Deogloriosio
Deo’s father passed away before he was born, and his mother died soon after giving birth.
Phoebe
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Rhoda
Rhoda's mother died when she was a small child, and her father abandoned her.
John
John’s mother abandoned him, and his father remains unknown.
Daniel
Daniel and his sister, Miriam, were placed in the care of their with their grandfather when their parents died.
Mariah
After both Maria's parents died, she was left in the care of her impoverished grandmother who could not adequately care for her.
Bethany
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Emmanuel
Emmanuel arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Jacob
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George
After George’s mother and father died, he was placed in the care of his sixteen-year-old aunt.
Hope
Hope and her half sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Kirk
Kirk was found abandoned at the police lines in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.
Francisca
Francisca’s parents passed away before she turned two years old. Now she enjoys reading and helping others at the Rafiki Village.
Eunice
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Paul
Paul was found abandoned as a small child and taken to the local police station.
Marie
Marie and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
David
David's mother died in 2003 while giving birth, and his father's whereabouts remain unknown.
Mercy
Mercy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local ministry.
Ringabell
Ringabell’s mother died from poisoning and her father died of typhoid fever.
Felistas
Felistas’ mother died shortly after giving birth to her sister, Gracious, and their father abandoned them.
Saul
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
James
James was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a social worker from a group in the Presbyterian Church of East Africa.
Samuel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.