My Name is
Neema

Neema
Neema's mother died while giving birth to her, and her father abandoned her. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2011. Neema is now a bright student who loves school. She is a strong reader who enjoys reading. Neema is always cooperative at home and school, and she shows respect for others. Neema has high goals for her future and a strong work ethic. Knowing that Jesus is there to help her in all things prevents her from giving up on her school work. Neema continues to grow in her faith in Christ as she prays and studies His Word.
DOB: Apr 23, 2005
Elizabeth
After Elizabeth’s mother died in July of 2005, her children came to live with their maternal aunt who worked as a mother’s assistant at the Rafiki...
Michael
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Silas
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Cilicia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Rebecca
Rebecca's father died of an illness in 2003, and her mother then died in 2009.
Prince
As a graduate of the Rafiki School, Prince strives to grow in his faith and hopes to make a political difference in his country.
George
George's mother abandoned him, and his father remains unknown.
Nahom
When Nahom was just three years old, his mother died of a sudden illness, and after the mourning period, his father abandoned him.
Martin
Martin was abandoned in May 2002 when he was two years old. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2004.
Yeabsira
Not much is known about Yeabsira’s life before he arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia.
Simon
Both of Simon’s parents were farmers who passed away from unknown causes.
Bernice
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Juliet
Juliet Faith was found abandoned in a remote area outside of Nairobi, Kenya.
Dorine
Dorine and her twin sister, Irene, were living with their impoverished paternal grandmother after they were abandoned by their parents.
Virginiah
Virginiah is a double orphan.
Tabitha
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Saul
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Pierre
Pierre and his brother first arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Samson
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Hope
Hope’s father died HIV positive, and his mother was also living HIV positive and was very sick. She wanted Hope placed in a good home before she died.
Claire
Claire arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
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...
Tabitha
Tabitha was abandoned as a child, and none of her family members were able to care for her.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.