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Mathias
Mathias
Mathias’s mother died a year after his father died. After his mother died, Mathias and his brother, John, were given to an uncle. He was a farmer who barely made enough to provide food for his own family—let alone two extra children. Social welfare services recommended the boys be placed at Rafiki. Mathias and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2008. Mathias loves to play soccer and is a fierce competitor despite his small stature. He has learned from the Rafiki Bible Study that he needs to always be in prayer. His favorite hymn is "Christ is Coming." He continues to pray for spiritual growth and academic discipline.
DOB: Nov 1, 2005
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Lisa
Lisa’s mother died when she was two years old, and her father died two years later.
Tendo
After Tendo and her two sisters, Christina and Peace, were orphaned as small children, they lived with their grandmother for a time.
Jane
Both Jane's parents died when she was a young child, making her a double orphan.
Innocent
Both of Innocent's parents are deceased. Soon after his mother's death, Innocent was diagnosed with tuberculosis and began treatment.
Mercy
After both Mercy's parents died, she was placed in the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2004. Now, Mercy has graduated from the Rafiki School.
Susanna
Susanna’s mother died within a month of giving birth to her. Her father abandoned her and was then reported to have died.
Mwaka
Mwaka’s aunt cared for her after the death of her parents.
John
John arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007 after both of his parents died.
Yigerem
In 2001, Yigerem's parents died and his uncle began caring for him.
Josiah
Josiah's mother is deceased, and his father remains unknown. He and his twin brother Joseph arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya in 2003.
Juliet
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Shadreck
Shadreck’s mother died in 2005, and his father died in 2006.
Agnes
Agnes was abandoned by her family and was referred to the Rafiki Village Uganda at two years of age.
James
James was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a social worker from a group in the Presbyterian Church of East Africa.
Dorcas
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Rachel
Rachel was one of thirteen children living at a farm with her grandparents.
Joseph
Joseph is a double orphan. His father died in 2006 of an illness, and his mother died a year later.
Champ
Champ's mother abandoned him, and his father remains unknown.
Leul
After Leul's father died and his mother abandoned him, he was placed in the care of a widow.
Ruth
Ruth’s mother brought her to the nursery of a hospital for an exam and then abandoned her there.
Miriam
Miriam was found at a local market in the Machakos district of Kenya.
Jeremiah
At two months of age, Jeremiah was abandoned at a local hospital.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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