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Malesse
Malesse
Malesse and his twin sister, Zalalem, were orphaned when they were only a year old. Their mother became pregnant while working at a hotel, and their father was never a part of their lives. When their mother died, a cousin and his mother cared for the twins. Because of poor health, they could no longer provide for the children, and the situation became desperate. The Women and Children’s Agency in Mojo, Ethiopia contacted Rafiki. The twins happily settled into their new home at Rafiki in 2015. Malesse enjoys studying Amharic, a traditional Ethiopian language. Malesse continues to grow spiritually. His favorite hymn is "Trust and Obey" because it reminds him to obey God and trust Him.
DOB: Feb 8, 2010
Adwoa
Adwoa and her sister, Akua, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
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After Leul's father died and his mother abandoned him, he was placed in the care of a widow.
Albert
After the death of both of his parents, Albert arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Emelyne
When Emelyne arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda, she soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment.
Paul
Paul had no one to care for him after the death of his father in 2006.
Beniyam
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Peter
Peter's mother died of meningitis one month after his birth.
Marie
Marie and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Robert
Robert’s father admitted him to the hospital due to malnutrition in 2001.
Joseph
Joseph’s mother died when he was nine months old, and his father is unknown.
Nathan
Both of Nathan's parents died when he was young child.
Patrick
Patrick’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father was mentally ill and unable to care for him.
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