My Name is
John

John
John has had charm and charisma from a very young age; he is a happy boy with a quick smile despite his difficult start in life. He never knew his father and his mother left him with a caretaker when he was just a year old. John’s caretaker requested help and social welfare contacted the Rafiki Foundation. John arrived at the Rafiki Village Liberia in 2012. John enjoys attending school and learning, especially when he studies science and the Bible. After his schooling, he hopes to become an architect. John prays that he will study diligently in school and always be prepared for Christ’s return.
DOB: Feb 17, 2010
Jennifer
Jennifer is a creative and witty young woman. She enjoys braiding hair and thanks God for the opportunity to attend vocational training.
Vincent
Vincent’s parents passed away by the time he was four years old.
Rabecca
Rabecca’s parents both died leaving her an orphan by the age of four.
Jonathan
John’s mother died in 2003 in a drowning accident, and his father died later that same year. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2005.
Mary
Mary is a polite and respectful young lady. She hopes to become a journalist and use that platform to tell others about God.
Ermias
Ermias' mother was mentally handicapped. She abandoned Ermias and his sister, Mehiret, and gave them to the care of their impoverished grandmother.
Bethel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Harriet
Harriet's father passed away from AIDs, and her mother was also diagnosed HIV+ and was no longer able to care for her.
Isaac
Isaac’s Father died in 2006 from an illness, and his mother died giving birth to him.
Patricia
Patricia's early life was filled with tragedy; she never knew either of her parents.
Dalitso
Dalitso and his twin sister moved four times as babies after their mother died.
Damaris
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Sandra
Sandra and her twin brother, Isaac, moved to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2011.
Pamela
Pamela is a sweet and helpful young woman with a joyful smile. At school, she enjoys frequenting the library.
Divine
Divine arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Cilicia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Grace
Grace lived with her grandmother after the death of her mother and father in 2006.
Takula
Takula’s mother died in 2005 of a fatal illness, and his father died two years later.
Jimmy
Jimmy and his two sisters, Jamesetta and Amelia, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in October 2012.
Atimbil
Atimbil is a kind and intelligent young man. He keeps a journal to record all the reasons he is thankful and encourages others by sharing with them.
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.
Naitoti
Naitoti, her sister, Nasha, and their cousin, Furaha, were cared for by their elderly grandmother after the death of their fathers.
Tabitha
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.