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Genet
Genet’s mother died when she was a year old, and her father is unknown. A kind neighbor took Genet in and cared for her after her mother’s death. This neighbor had four children of his own and also took care of his elderly mother, so he sought help from Social Welfare. Genet arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2012. She is now full of joy and love for others, and she is a helpful young woman. God's word has taught Genet many things. She says that He teaches her as she reads the Bible. Genet especially loves Psalm 23 because it reminds her that the Lord is her shepherd, and she will live in His house forever.
DOB: Jan 3, 2006
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Jennifer
Jennifer's parents died in 2005.
Mary
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David
David's mother died in 2003 while giving birth, and his father's whereabouts remain unknown.
Samuel
Samuel was found wandering the streets of his village when he was two years old.
Ruth
After the death of their parents, Ruth and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Jane
Jane and her twin brother Jimmy were brought to a police station after their mother died in a local hospital.
Sarah
Sarah's father is deceased, and her mother gave her and her siblings to her great grandmother.
Jonathan
Jonathan’s mother died in March 2007, and his father died some years earlier.
Tizeta
Tizeta was abandoned by her mother, and her father is unknown.
Jane
Before coming to Rafiki, Jane lived with her mother. Due to her mental condition, Jane's mother could not properly care for her.
Alice
After Alice’s mother and father died, she and her brother Wilson were left in the care of an uncle.
Naitoti
Naitoti, her sister, Nasha, and their cousin, Furaha, were cared for by their elderly grandmother after the death of their fathers.
Marie Jeanne
Marie Jeanne was brought to her elderly, sickly grandmother when she was a young child after both of her parents died of sickness.
Dagim
Dagim's mother died shortly after his birth.
Kilonzi
Kilonzi arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya with his older brother Mumo in 2006.
Queenie
Queenie was abandoned in 2010 and has no known family.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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