My Name is
Rachel

Rachel
Both Rachel's parents died when she was two years old. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi and soon bonded well with her Rafiki brothers and sisters. Rachel excels in geography and language arts. She loves Jesus as personal Lord and Savior and is grateful for His mercies. Rachel likes to reflect on how God is Creator, especially when she sees the beauty of the mountains and landscapes in her country.
DOB: May 28, 2002
Segen
Segen's young mother abandoned her soon after giving birth to her, leaving Segen with her grandmother.
Rachael
Rachael is a bright and bubbly young woman. Her favorite part of each day is studying God's Word every morning.
Jennifer
Jennifer's parents passed away in 2004. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in March 2007.
Isaac
Isaac’s Father died in 2006 from an illness, and his mother died giving birth to him.
Esther
Esther's father died in 2004, and her mother died six months later.
Uwase
Uwase arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
John
After their parents' death, John and his brother were given to an impoverished uncle who could not properly care for the boys' needs.
Mehiret
Before coming to Rafiki, Mehiret lived with her maternal grandmother.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
Diane
Diane arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Selah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Uchizi
Uchizi and his twin sister had no family to care for them. Their mother died, and their father remains unknown
Reuben
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...
Mathias
After their parents' death, Mathias and his brother were given to an impoverished uncle who could not properly care for the boys' needs.
Lillian
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Rachel
Rachel is a double orphan. Both of her parents died tragically in 2007 and 2008.
Martha
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Tiwonge
Tiwonge first arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Mary
Mary and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in December 2002. Her favorite part of each day is when she participates in family devotions.
John
Very few details are known about John. His mother is deceased and his father is presumed to be as well.
Josephine
Josephine and her sister Tendo were living in a local hospital in Kampala for some time. They were then placed in a temporary home for abandoned...
Nahom
When Nahom was just three years old, his mother died of a sudden illness, and after the mourning period, his father abandoned him.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.