My Name is
Judith
Judith
Judith’s father died in 2008, and her mother died in 2009. After that, she lived with her grandmother for a time. There were seven people already living in the home, and Judith's' grandmother struggled to provide for her and asked The Rafiki Foundation for help. Judith arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in 2010. Judith understands that her schooling and education are wonderful gifts. She is a strong student who excels in math and spelling. She also enjoys reading. When she is finished with her homework, she often has a book in hand. She continues to pray for a strong relationship with Christ and perseverance to do well in school.
DOB: Apr 12, 2005
Abel
After Abel's mother was killed in a car accident, an elderly neighbor brought Abel into her home.
Yeani
Yeani's parents died in 2010, and she was placed in the care of an aunt.
Susan
Susan's mother is deceased and her father is in jail.
Paula
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Rose
Both of Roses's parents are deceased.
Thomas
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Mercy
Mercy's parents were killed in March 2010 in mudslides that buried an entire village and its inhabitants.
Racheal
After both her parents died, Racheal lived in her grandfather's care.
Annie
When Annie’s parents passed away, she was placed in the care of her aunt.
Jacob
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Dennis
Dennis lived with his grandmother after his mother became mentally ill and incapable of caring for him, and his father abandoned the family when he...
Daniel
Daniel and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Israel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Semegne
Semegne was orphaned shortly after she was born. No one knows her mother's whereabouts, and her father is dead.
Joshua
Joshua’s mother died in 2002, and his father died two years later.
Damaris
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Fabrice
Fabrice arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2013.
Matias
After his mother died in 2009, Matias lived with his grandmother.
Emanuel
Emanuel’s mother died when he was eighteen months old, and his father is unknown.
Thomas
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Biruk
Biruk was eighteen months old when his mother died. He then moved in with his aunt.
Precious
Precious's mother died in 2009, and her father then abandoned her.
Enoch
Enoch’s father died in 2008, and his mother died the following year.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.