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
Gloria
Gloria’s parents died when she was young, and she and her brother Thomas were placed in the care of her impoverished grandmother.
Adam
Adam arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Dumisani
After the death of his parents, Dumisani arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Mehiret
Before coming to Rafiki, Mehiret lived with her maternal grandmother.
Perpetual
Perpetual enjoys helping her friends make decisions that please the Lord, and she loves to sing praises to her Savior.
Bernice
After the death of their parents, Bernice and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Monicah
Monicah's mother is believed to be dead, and her father is unknown.
Rahab
Rahab’s mother was unable to care for her and her father remains unknown.
Isaiah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Mavis
Marvis has a calm and gentle demeanor that puts everyone around her at ease. She strives to exhibit the fruits of the Spirit wherever she goes.
Segen
Segen's young mother abandoned her soon after giving birth to her, leaving Segen with her grandmother.
Metsenanat
Metsenanat was abandoned by her parents and given to her grandmother.
Aneth
After the death of her parents, Aneth lived with her single aunt.
Michael
Michael’s mother abandoned him, and his father is unknown.
Semegne
Semegne was orphaned shortly after she was born. No one knows her mother's whereabouts, and her father is dead.
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...
Selah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Sensee
Sensee’s mother died three days after giving birth to her.
Grace
Grace's father died in 2007 in a motor accident.
Eyob
After his father's death, Eyob's mother abandoned him.
Leul
After Leul's father died and his mother abandoned him, he was placed in the care of a widow.
Chloe
Chloe is a double orphan; both of her parents died when she was around three years old.
Blessing
Blessing was abandoned by her mother, and her father remains unknown.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.