My Name is
Genet
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
Jehu
Jehu's mother died of yellow fever and his father, a policeman, was killed in the Liberian war.
Abigail
Abigail was originally part of the second group of triplets to arrive at the Rafiki Village Ghana.
Ringabell
Ringabell’s mother died from poisoning and her father died of typhoid fever.
Ester
Ester was in the care of her impoverished grandmother after her parents died of a fatal illness.
Paul
Paul had no one to care for him after the death of his father in 2006.
Nicole
Nicole's mother abandoned her and her father remains unknown.
Tonny
Tonny’s mother abandoned him immediately after birth.
Paul
Paul was brought to a local children’s home in 1999 by a pastor.
Kwasi
Kwasi and his twin sister, Akosua, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in December 2009.
Jacob
Jacob first arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006 after the death of his parents.
Candace
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jimmy
Jimmy and his twin sister Jane were brought to a local police station after their mother died in the Kenyatta National hospital.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
Janet
Janet's mother died in 2012, and it was soon confirmed that her mother's husband was not her biological father.
Onesmus
Onesmus's mother passed away two months after he was born.
Miatta
Miatta’s mother died of yellow fever and her father, a policeman, was killed in the Liberian war.
Samuel
Samuel was like many children when they first arrive at Rafiki. He arrived with no shoes, and he looked very malnourished.
Adwoa
Adwoa and her sister, Akua, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Benon
Benon was born to a fifteen-year-old mother who died in child birth. His grandfather was old and unable to care for him. He was brought to an...
Isaac
Isaac was abandoned by his mentally ill mother when he was three months old.
Ethan
Ethan’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father died in 2002.
Katherine
Social Services referred Katherine to Rafiki because she was abandoned by her parents.
Bethlehem
Bethlehem's (Betty's) mother abandoned her to go find work and left her with a neighbor.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.