My Name is
Hilda

Hilda
Hilda was abandoned when she was two years old. She was brought to the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center hospital in 2009 before being taken to a short-term orphanage. The orphanage contacted the Rafiki Foundation concerning her long-term care and education. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2012. Hilda is a sweet, quiet young woman. She continues to work hard in school to do the best that she can. She is grateful to be safe and cared for at the Rafiki Village. Hilda enjoys singing praises to God and studying His Word with her Rafiki family each day.
DOB: Feb 11, 2006
Bethlehem
Bethlehem's (Betty's) mother abandoned her to go find work and left her with a neighbor.
Michael
After being abandoned by their mother, Kebah and her brother Michael were removed from their abusive caretaker.
Francesca
Francesca and her two siblings arrived at the Village in 2003. She is a helpful and patient young woman who strives to follow where God guides her.
Uwase
Uwase arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Mary
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Diane
Diane arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Karen
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Eden
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Enoch
Enoch’s mother died within two months of his birth, and his father remains unknown.
Brenda
Both of Brenda's parents passed away in 2005 of an illness.
Selah
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Hope
Hope’s father died HIV positive, and his mother was also living HIV positive and was very sick. She wanted Hope placed in a good home before she died.
John
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Joanna
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Bernice
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Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
Simon
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Beatrice
After both Beatrice's parents died, she lived with her grandparents and four brothers and sisters for a time.
Donatha
Donatha arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2008.
Brino
Brino and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Mara
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Atsu
Atsu arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009. His favorite part of each school day is creative arts.
Catherine
Catherine was abandoned immediately after she was born.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.