My Name is
James

James
James’s father died HIV+, and his mother also had HIV. She contacted social services so that James and his sister, Sandra, could have a future and a hope for their lives. Social services referred the brother and sister to the Rafiki Village Uganda, and they arrived in April 2017. James' favorite subjects are art, music, and science. He is intrigued that his brain controls his other body parts and that his heart is the home of the Holy Spirit. James thanks God for keeping him alive and for dying on the cross for his sins. He prays for perseverance in his studies and a strong relationship with Christ.
DOB: Jun 28, 2004
Jonathan
Not much is known about Jonathan’s parents.
Mariah
After both Maria's parents died, she was left in the care of her impoverished grandmother who could not adequately care for her.
Grace
Grace’s teenage mother gave birth to her and then left the hospital the next morning, abandoning her infant.
Valiness
From a young age, Valiness lived with her impoverished grandmother who could not provide for her needs.
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.
Kofi
Both of Kofi’s parents died in a vehicular accident a year after his birth. He now enjoys singing hymns and doing science experiments.
Dadi
Dadi arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Elizabeth
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Babirye
Babirye and her three siblings were living in a situation that required immediate intervention according to Uganda social welfare.
Irene
After both her mother and father abandoned her, Irene lived with her grandmother for a time.
Hope
Hope arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Aurelia
Aurelia and her twin sister, Theresia, came to live at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2010 after the death of their mother from cancer.
Bethuel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Winnie
After her mother died, Winnie was sent to live with her uncle.
Benjamin
Benjamin came to the Rafiki Village Malawi with his younger brother Watson after the death of their parents in 2007.
Kwasi
Kwasi is a very kind and intelligent young man. He confidently believes God loves him and strives to grow in faith.
Veronica
Veronica and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
Lulu
Lulu was abandoned at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center when she was born.
Elizabeth
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Biruk
Biruk’s mother was very young when she gave birth to him.
Henry
Henry's mother died while giving birth to him, and his father died soon after his mother.
Dinah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Claude
Claude arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.