My Name is
Jerome
Jerome
Jerome was abandoned at a local hospital in Kampala, Uganda in 2005. He was then admitted to the Special Care Unit of the hospital by the police. His story appeared in the local paper and on the radio, but no one came to claim him. He was placed in a babies' home before arriving at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2005. He soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving environment at the Village. One of Jerome's favorite subjects is science because he likes to learn about the beauty of God's creation. He enjoys reading the Gospel of Matthew most because he is fascinated by Jesus' parables. Jerome prays to have endurance in his faith, kind words towards others, and dedication in his school work.
DOB: Feb 5, 2005
Memory
Memory and her twin brother, Uchizi, had no family to care for them. Their mother died, and their father remains unknown.
Jacob
Jacob first arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006 after the death of his parents.
Sandra
Sandra’s father died suddenly in 2009, and her mother followed in 2010.
Uwase
Uwase’s parents died in 2010.
Candace
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Mehiret
Before coming to Rafiki, Mehiret lived with her maternal grandmother.
Margaret
Margaret’s mother died when she was an infant.
Gertrude
Gertrude (Trudy) was orphaned after her father and mother died within a year of each other.
Sandra
Sandra and her twin brother, Isaac, moved to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2011.
Negassa
Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death.
Hillary
Hillary was found abandoned in the Moshi area when he was just four months old.
Beauregard
Beauregard’s mother died soon after giving birth to him in November, 2006.
Ruki
Ruki and her older sister were abandoned by their parents at a young age. The two girls were living on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Serena
Serena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Serena and her twin sister, Rena.
Mwawi
Mwawi's mother died two weeks after delivering him and his twin brother.
Scovia
Scovia’s parents died within two years of each other, and their cause of death is unknown.
Enala
Enala’s mother died shortly after giving birth to her twin brothers, and their father also died in 2007.
Vivian
Vivian’s mother was mentally ill, and her father was unknown.
Paul
Paul was found abandoned as a small child and taken to the local police station.
Tabitha
Both of Tabitha’s parents died before she was four years old, leaving her and her four older brothers and sisters as orphans.
Salvio
Salvio's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. His neighbors tried to help but had six children of their own and were unable to adequately...
Ellen
Ellen arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2003.
Mary
Mary and her sister Rachael arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.