My Name is
Kwaku

Kwaku
Kwaku’s mother died nine days after giving birth to him and his twin sister. His grandmother took him and his sister home, but they were soon readmitted to the hospital. Kwaku's sister died at the age of 3 months from malnutrition. His grandmother then requested assistance for Kwaku from social welfare services. Kwaku arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2003. He loves to be with his friends and Rafiki brothers, and he especially enjoys playing soccer. Kwaku has learned through the Rafiki Bible Study, particularly the study of 1 Corinthians, about godly love. He challenges himself to learn from the wisdom of the Scriptures and to apply it to his life.
DOB: Apr 30, 2003
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Gabriel
After Gabriel's father died in 2006, his ailing mother contacted social welfare services to intervene in her son's life.
Claire
Claire arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
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Rebecca was admitted to a babies' home in October 2004.
Fortuna
Fortuna and her brother Surafel were left in their uncle's care when their mother and father died.
Genet
Genet’s mother died when she was a year old, and her father is unknown.
Alice
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Mercy
Mercy’s mother passed away some time in 2003, and her father remains unknown.
Tendo
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Aaron
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