My Name is
Jonah
Jonah
Jonah’s father died when he was just a year old, and his mother died soon after. He was then placed in the care of his aged maternal grandmother. She had no work and could not properly care for Jonah. Social welfare referred Jonah to the Rafiki Village Nigeria, and he arrived in 2005. Jonah is now a quiet and reflective young man. When he graduates from Rafiki, he desires to pursue a career in the medical field. Jonah wishes to fully trust the Lord with his life, and he knows it takes discipline to follow God. He says he is willing to do what God requires of him to become a godly man.
DOB: Feb 19, 2002
Yesunesh
Yesunesh was born in Mojo, Ethiopia. Her father died when she was only a few months old, and her mother abandoned her few months after that.
Gerald
After the death of both Gerald’s parents, he was living with his older sister.
Samson
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Malesse
Malesse and his twin sister, Zelalem, were orphaned when they were only a year old.
Takula
Takula’s mother died in 2005 of a fatal illness, and his father died two years later.
Etsub
Etsub and her brother, Robel, lived with their mother before she became terminally ill with liver disease.
Enoch
Enoch’s father died in 2008, and his mother died the following year.
Mathew
Joshua
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Mara
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Moses
Both of Moses's died when he was a young child.
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Brenda
Both of Brenda's parents passed away in 2005 of an illness.
Winnie
Winnie's young mother died while giving birth to her, and her father died after being hit by a car.
Paula
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Martin
Martin was abandoned in May 2002 when he was two years old. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2004.
Fabrice
Fabrice arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2013.
Olivia
Olivia and her twin sister, Gloria, were placed in the care of their uncle after their father died.
Ruth
After the death of their parents, Ruth and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Memory
Memory’s mother died four days after her birth.
Rachel
Rachel was orphaned when she was just three months old and was then taken in by her grandparents.
Reuben
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Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.