My Name is
Leonard

Leonard
After the death of their parents, Leonard and his twin brother, Boniface, lived with extended relatives for a time before arriving at Rafiki. They were approved by social welfare and arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in 2009. Leonard enjoys reading and helping in the Village dining hall. He believes Jesus is the only Redeemer. From God's Word, Leonard has learned that God expects him to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord. He knows God has saved him and made him God's son because the Bible tells him that Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. He continues to pray for strength to do well in school and deepen his relationship with Christ.
DOB: Jun 22, 2004
Grace
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Jummai
Both Jummai's parents died within two years of each other, and Jummai and her brother Ezekiel were left to be raised by her grandmother.
Tapiwa
When Tapiwa and her three sisters lost their parents in 2010, they were placed in the care of their widowed grandmother.
Korah
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David
David's mother died in 2003 while giving birth, and his father's whereabouts remain unknown.
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.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel is thankful to God for caring for him his entire life. He knows that God is always faithful, and he prays with confidence.
Jennifer
Jennifer's parents passed away in 2004. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in March 2007.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel was seriously malnourished when he and his sister Phiona arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2005.
Lazarus
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Nicole
Nicole's mother abandoned her and her father remains unknown.
Romeo
Romeo's grandmother cared for him after the death of his parents.
Diana
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Gertrude
Gertrude (Trudy) was orphaned after her father and mother died within a year of each other.
Dagim
Dagim's mother died shortly after his birth.
Joanna
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Denise
When Denise was one month old, she was abandoned at the Kenyatta National hospital.
Michael
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Emmanuel
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Tabitha
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Evess
After the death of both of her parents, Evess was left in the care of an impoverished aunt who could not properly feed her.
Honorine
Honorine (Mufasha) and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
James
James’s father died HIV+, and his mother also had HIV.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.