My Name is
Grace

Grace
Grace's parents died within one year of each other, and she was then put in the care of a maternal aunt. Though she tried, her aunt could not provide for Grace's basic needs or send her to school. Grace arrived at the Rafiki Village Liberia in December 2009 with lots of smiles and an eagerness to go to school. Grace enjoys studying social studies and memorizing facts. She hopes to be one of three things: an artist, a doctor, or an actress. She loves Jesus Christ because His sacrifice enables her to come before her Father in heaven. Her favorite hymn is "Be Thou My Vision" because it reminds her to ask God to lead her.
DOB: Apr 15, 2005
Esther
Esther and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
James
James’ mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, Joseph.
Frank
Frank arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Rinet
Rinet's mother was terminally ill and not expected to live much longer when it was suggested that Rinet be moved to the Rafiki Village.
Molly
Molly was abandoned when she was eight months old and brought to a local police station in 2003.
Lydia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Patricia
Patricia's early life was filled with tragedy; she never knew either of her parents.
Rose
Both of Roses's parents are deceased.
Hannah
Hannah’s mother abandoned her shortly after she was born.
Ringabell
Ringabell’s mother died from poisoning and her father died of typhoid fever.
Jessica
Jessica was found abandoned as an infant at a community school on September 14, 2009 and was taken to the police station.
Martha
Martha is a sweet young lady with a big heart and a joyous smile. In school, she loves studying God's Word and learning to sew.
Juliet
Juliet Faith was found abandoned in a remote area outside of Nairobi, Kenya.
Kirk
Kirk was found abandoned at the police lines in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.
Gabriel
Gabriel’s mother died in an accident, and his father died of complications from malaria.
Nahom
When Nahom was just three years old, his mother died of a sudden illness, and after the mourning period, his father abandoned him.
Titus
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Diana
Diana and her twin brother were brought to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2006. Diana is a funny and social young woman with a big personality.
Rahab
Rahab’s mother was unable to care for her and her father remains unknown.
Mercy
Mercy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local ministry in Kampala, Uganda. Her parents died in 2008, and she was put in the care of an...
Mary
Mary lived with her maternal grandmother after her mother's death. Her mother died in 2003 when Mary just over one year old.
Ruth
After the death of their parents, Ruth and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Mary
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.