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Meklit
Meklit
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia, Meklit's grandmother cared for her. The whereabouts of her mother and father remain unknown. Her grandmother sold cooked maize and clothes to gain an income; however, she could not support Meklit. She soon contacted the Rafiki Foundation for help. Meklit was approved and arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2011. Meklit now enjoys read, especially the Bible. She is humble, quiet, and very patient and understanding with others. Her favorite hymn is "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" because it reminds her that Jesus died in her place to save her.
DOB: Apr 30, 2007
Abigail
Both of Abigail’s parents are deceased. Her father passed away the year she was born, and her mother died a year later.
Brenda
Both of Brenda's parents passed away in 2005 of an illness.
Mubiana
Mubiana's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father abandoned him.
Uwase
Uwase’s parents died of an unknown sickness.
Gracious
Gracious’s mother died of stomach cancer shortly after giving birth to her.
Virginiah
Virginiah is a double orphan.
Edda
Orphaned at birth, Edda lived with her grandparents when she was a small child.
Meseret
Social Welfare approached the Rafiki Foundation regarding Meseret's care. She is a double orphan: both of her parents died of an illness.
Rich
Rich’s mother died in 2011, and his father abandoned him.
Martha
After the death of her parents, Martha and her sisters lived with their aunt.
Rocklin
Rocklin’s grandparents cared for her after the death of her parents.
Kelia
An old woman from a local village brought Kelia to a police station in 2011, hoping to find someone to care for her.
Tonny
Tonny’s mother abandoned him immediately after birth.
Frank
After the death of his parents, Frank's grandmother took care of him and his brother, James.
Queen
Queen’s mother died in 2007 and her father, unable to care for her, abandoned her.
Innocent
Innocent was abandoned as a young child and was then referred to a babies' home.
Sam
An aunt cared for Sam after his mother and father died of an illness in 2010.
Rachael
Rachael and her sister Mary were orphaned in 2009 when their parents were killed in a car accident.
Martin
Martin was abandoned in May 2002 when he was two years old. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2004.
Faith
Faith’s mother passed away as a result of severe pneumonia.
Dorcas/Deborah
Deborah's parents and siblings went missing during religious riots in Jos, Nigeria.
Leah
Leah has been an orphan since 2003.
Rena
Rena’s mother died from malaria complications three months after giving birth to Rena and her twin sister, Serena.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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