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Kalkidan
Kalkidan was abandoned at a very young age, so his elderly grandparents cared for him. Because of their limited resources, his grandparents were going to have him become a shepherd until they heard about the Rafiki Foundation. Kalkidan was approved and arrived at the Rafiki Village in Ethiopia on May 4th, 2011. His name means "promise" in Amharic, the national tribal language of Ethiopia. He now has the promise of a new hope and future as his needs are met, he receives a quality education, and he has the opportunity to hear about Jesus Christ! Kalkidan likes to sing hymns during family devotions. He asks questions to better understand the Scriptures. For example, "Why did God choose David and not one of the other brothers?" He understands God's plans are Sovereign. His favorite Scripture verse is Revelation 22:20.
DOB: Apr 30, 2006
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Moses
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Joseph
Very little is known about Joseph's early years except that his mother died and his father abandoned him.
Alice
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Joseph
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Boniface
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Doreen
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Emmanuel
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Beniyam
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Moris
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Leah
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Martha
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Israel
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Theresa
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Nakato
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Mary
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Ruth
Both of Ruth's parents are deceased. She and her brother Christopher lived with their grandmother before she sought help from social welfare...
Jane
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Isaac
Isaac’s mother died an hour after she gave birth to him, and his impoverished father shortly abandoned him.
Violet
After Violet’s parents died, her elderly grandfather enlisted her for household help with chores, cooking, and carrying firewood.
Dorcas
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Clifford
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Mary
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Aaron
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