My Name is
Nasha

Nasha
Nasha, her sister, and cousin were placed in their grandmother's care after her father's death. Her mother died in childbirth. The girls are from the Maasai tribe, and they lived deep in the bush. Their uncle contacted Rafiki. He was impressed with Rafiki's work and mission. The girls arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2012. Nasha is now an excellent student who is especially good at math. She works diligently to achieve her educational goals. She feels that being at the Rafiki School is a privilege, and she wants to do well in her studies. Nasha is also thankful to learn about God through His Word each day in her devotionals and in school.
DOB: Jan 1, 2008
Samuel
Samuel’s father died in 2003, and his mother died in 2005.
Daniel
Daniel and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Abel
Abel was found abandoned as a baby.
Clifford
Clifford and his brother, Namukolo, were living with their parents in the Kanakantappa Village when their mother died in 2010.
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel was seriously malnourished when he and his sister Phiona arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2005.
Mabel
Mabel is an outgoing and talkative young woman. She enjoys science class because she learns about God's creation.
Amelia
Amelia and her sister, Jamesetta, and brother, Jimmy, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in October 2012.
Nathan
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Mapalo
Mapalo’s grandmother was caring for ten of her grandchildren as well as four of her own children.
Enoch
Enoch’s mother worked at Rafiki. Her last request before her death was her hope that Enoch could come to live at Rafiki Village Nigeria.
Leticia
Leticia and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda in 2012.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel is thankful to God for caring for him his entire life. He knows that God is always faithful, and he prays with confidence.
Ben
Before arriving at the Rafiki village, Ben and his five siblings lived with their grandmother, along with her six children, in a one-room house.
Leah
Leah has been an orphan since 2003.
Mercy
Mercy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local ministry in Kampala, Uganda. Her parents died in 2008, and she was put in the care of an...
Jane
Before coming to Rafiki, Jane lived with her mother. Due to her mental condition, Jane's mother could not properly care for her.
Pamela
Pamela is a sweet and helpful young woman with a joyful smile. At school, she enjoys frequenting the library.
Simon
Both of Simon’s parents were farmers who passed away from unknown causes.
Khumbo
Khumbo's mother died in 2007 when he was two years old, and his father’s whereabouts remain unknown.
Peter
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Ruth
After the death of their parents, Ruth and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Jehu
Jehu's mother died of yellow fever and his father, a policeman, was killed in the Liberian war.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.