My Name is
Meseret

Meseret
After both of Meseret’s parents passed away, her aunt gave her to a previous employer for care. Social Welfare was contacted in regard to Meseret’s care, and they approached the Rafiki Foundation. Meseret was approved by the Rafiki Foundation and arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2014. Now, Meseret finds the Bible captivating and reads it often with the other Rafiki girls. Her favorite day is Sunday because she can spend time at church with fellow believers. She appreciates the opportunity to learn at the Rafiki School and especially enjoys learning about natural sciences. Meseret prays that she will have steadfast faith in God, endure all trials with patience, and make wise decisions.
DOB: Nov 12, 2009
Charity
Both of Charity's parents were killed during riots in Jos, Nigeria.
Meklit
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia, Meklit's grandmother cared for her.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel lived with his elderly grandmother after the death of his parents.
Mehiret
Before coming to Rafiki, Mehiret lived with her maternal grandmother.
Ashenofi
Both Ashenofi's parents died within a year of each other. He lived with an aunt after their deaths. However, his aunt was unable to properly care...
Luka
Luka's mother died when he was a young child, and his father abandoned him.
Christina
Christina arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2008 shortly after her mother's death.
Chipo
Chipo’s parents died in a tragic bus accident. Chipo's mother was pregnant with her at the time of the bus accident, and she lived just long enough...
Patrick
Patrick’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father was mentally ill and unable to care for him.
Susanna
Susanna’s mother died within a month of giving birth to her. Her father abandoned her and was then reported to have died.
Chukwudi
Chukwudi is a double orphan, having lost his father in 2005 and his mother in 2008.
Beniyam
Beniyam was born in Mojo. His mother died when he was three years old, and his father abandoned him, giving him to his maternal grandparents.
Janet
Janet's mother died in 2012, and it was soon confirmed that her mother's husband was not her biological father.
Bethlehem
Bethlehem's (Betty's) mother abandoned her to go find work and left her with a neighbor.
Mwawi
Mwawi's mother died two weeks after delivering him and his twin brother.
Beatrice
After both Beatrice's parents died, she lived with her grandparents and four brothers and sisters for a time.
Adam
Little is know about Adam's family and his parents whereabouts.
Mathias
After their parents' death, Mathias and his brother were given to an impoverished uncle who could not properly care for the boys' needs.
Olivia
Olivia and her twin sister, Gloria, were placed in the care of their uncle after their father died.
Scolastika
Scolastika and her sister Furahini lived with their grandmother after their father died and their mother disappeared.
Zelalem
Zelalem and her twin brother, Malesse, were orphaned when they were only a year old.
Alex
Alex and his sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Jennifer
Jennifer is one of three triplets. She and her sisters, Janet and Joanna, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.