My Name is
Mirriam
Mirriam
Mirriam’s father died in 2003, and her mother died two years later. Mirriam was then placed in the care of an aunt. Her aunt was also caring for four other children in her home. Struggling to care for Mirriam as well, her aunt asked for help. Mirriam arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in 2008. She soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment in the Village. Mirriam's faith is growing rich and deep. She is able to consider a passage in the Bible, look at a commentary, and teach others the truths found there. She spends time alone reading God's word and praying. Mirriam enjoys singing and is a part of the choir. Mirriam is a top student whose favorite subjects are language arts and math. She is an excellent role model for other students, and she has become a leader due to her academic excellence and leadership qualities.
DOB: May 22, 2002
Nicole
Nicole's mother abandoned her and her father remains unknown.
Dereck
Dereck and his twin sister, Diana, were brought to the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2006.
Doreen
Doreen’s mother abandoned her in 2011, and her father is unknown.
Kiziya
Kiziya’s father died in 2006 after a brief illness, and her mother died while giving birth to her younger brother, Isaac.
Mary
Mary and her sister Rachael arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Juliet
Juliet lost her mother in 2003 and her father in 2004. She was then put in the care of an aunt who could not care for her basic needs. She arrived...
Joseph
Joseph’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, James.
Abigail
Abigail was originally part of the second group of triplets to arrive at the Rafiki Village Ghana.
Hellen
Helen was found lost and crying in the streets in 2003.
Clarisse
Clarisse's elderly grandmother cared for her since her birth.
Haggart
After both Haggart's parents died, he arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Magdalene
Magdalene was almost two years old when both of her parents were killed by armed robbers.
Kofi Sefa
Kofi’s mother suffered from psychological issues, and she was deemed mentally unfit to care for him by social welfare services.
Leah
Leah was abandoned as a baby, and her parents remain unknown.
Jane Kacyeye
Jane’s parents were living in Uganda when they died from a terminal illness.
Margaret
Margaret’s mother died when she was an infant.
Eves
After the death of both of her parents, Eves was left in the care of an impoverished aunt who could not properly feed her.
Emmanuel
Little is known about Emmanuel's life before coming to the Rafiki Village Rwanda.
Julius
Julius’s mother abandoned him after his father died. He came to the Rafiki Village Uganda in March 2008.
Bethel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Adam
Adam is a double orphan. His mother and father died of malaria in 2007.
Rebeccah
Rebecca was admitted to a babies' home in October 2004.
Salvio
Salvio's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. His neighbors tried to help but had six children of their own and were unable to adequately...
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.