My Name is
Metsenanat

Metsenanat
Metsenanat was abandoned by her parents and given to her grandmother. Her grandmother struggled to provide for her basic needs and asked the Rafiki Foundation to intervene. Metsenanat arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in May 2010. She adapted quickly and began to thrive in her new environment. Metsenanat loves to read God's Word. She has a deep knowledge of the Scriptures, prays using the Scriptures, and depends on God's Word. Metsenanat also loves hymns and singing praises to the Lord.
DOB: Jun 2, 2004
Dumisani
After the death of his parents, Dumisani arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Agnes
Agnes was abandoned by her family and was referred to the Rafiki Village Uganda at two years of age.
Gladys
Gladys is a double orphan. Her mother died in 2006, and her father died in 2007.
Ethan
Ethan’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father died in 2002.
Mercy
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Mary
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Lonnie
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, Lonnie was called “Lonely” because both of her parents were deceased.
Erick
Erick’s mother died a few hours after he was born due to complications with his delivery.
Simon
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Marie
Marie and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Theresia
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Jamesetta
Jamesetta, her sister, Amelia, and her brother, Jimmy, arrived at the Rafiki Village in 2012.
Clementine
Clementine arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Rebeccah
Rebecca was admitted to a babies' home in October 2004.
Ruki
Ruki and her older sister were abandoned by their parents at a young age. The two girls were living on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Sarah
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Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
Inocent
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James
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Juliet
Juliet Faith was found abandoned in a remote area outside of Nairobi, Kenya.
Segen
Segen's young mother abandoned her soon after giving birth to her, leaving Segen with her grandmother.
Diane
Diane arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Lillian
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Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.