My Name is
Joseph

Joseph
Joseph’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, James. Their father died in 2007. After his death, the three siblings lived with their aunt. The aunt had seven children of her own. Though she tried, she could not provide for the children's basic needs and sought help. Joseph, his twin, and their sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in September 2008. Joseph enjoys playing baseball with his friends during his free time. He believes Jesus is his Savior and Redeemer. He believes God has made him a new creation, saving him and making him His child. He knows the Bible is the Word of God and he is to obey His Word. Joseph continues to pray for strength to do well in school and glorify God in all he does.
DOB: Jun 12, 2006
Anna
Anna arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006, a year after both her parents died.
Ruth
Ruth’s mother abandoned her and placed her in the care of her elderly grandmother.
Donatha
Donatha arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2008.
Esau
Esau's mother died while delivering his younger brother, Isaac, and his father died the next year in a car accident.
Abigail
Abigail was originally part of the second group of triplets to arrive at the Rafiki Village Ghana.
Phoebe
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
James
James’ mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, Joseph.
Benon
Benon was born to a fifteen-year-old mother who died in child birth. His grandfather was old and unable to care for him. He was brought to an...
Charles
Charles arrived at the Rafiki Village in April of 2004. He was abandoned as a baby and has no known family.
Karen
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Akua
In 2007, Akua’s mother and father both died of illness a few months apart.
Matias
After his mother died in 2009, Matias lived with his grandmother.
Marie
Marie Jeanne arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Dumisani
After the death of his parents, Dumisani arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Yigerem
In 2001, Yigerem's parents died and his uncle began caring for him.
Alexander
Both Alex's parents are deceased. He came to live in the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2003.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father was unable to care for him and abandoned him.
Dadi
Dadi arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Issac
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Darris
Darris's parents were killed during the conflict in the Ivory Coast.
Julia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
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.
Benjamin
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.