My Name is
Israel

Israel
Israel’s mother was mentally incapable of caring for him, and his father remains unknown. He lived with his elderly grandparents for a time. Because of the living conditions and the age of his grandparents, Israel was soon transferred to a local baby’s orphanage. The social worker contacted Rafiki to assume Israel's long-term care, and he arrived in 2014. Israel was also reunited with his brother, Isaka, who already lived at Rafiki Village Tanzania. Israel continues to learn about the importance of hard work in his studies. He does well in his math and science classes. Through the Rafiki Bible Study, Israel's knowledge of God continues to grow. His love for Christ makes him want to be kind and loving to others.
DOB: Feb 2, 2010
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Tabitha
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Belis
Belis' mother is deceased and her father is in prison.
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Isaac
Isaac and his twin sister, Sandra, moved to their home at the Rafiki Village Ghana in March 2011.
John
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Nicole
Nicole's mother abandoned her and her father remains unknown.
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Charles
Charles was abandoned as a baby and taken to a local orphanage. Little is known about his background or his family.
Kelia
Kelia arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Karen
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Tracy
Both Tracy's (Tamar’s) parents died of illness in 2002.
Biruk
Biruk’s mother was very young when she gave birth to him.
Philemon
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Dinah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Nicodemus
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Vincent
Vincent and his brother, Rabson, lived with their grandmother after their parents died in 2011.
Henry
Henry's mother died while giving birth to him, and his father died soon after his mother.
Adwoa
Adwoa and her sister, Akua, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Alexander
After his parents died, Alexander was placed in the care of a man in his village.
Bethel
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Hope
Hope and her half sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Scolastika
Scolastika and her sister Furahini lived with their grandmother after their father died and their mother disappeared.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.