My Name is
Rachel
Rachel
Rachel’s parents died from a terminal illness. After they died, she lived with her grandmother along with three other siblings. Rachel's grandmother could not afford to send her to school and struggled to care for all the children. She asked if Rafiki could care for Rachel. Rachel arrived at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2011. Rachel is now an excellent student. She is a great reader, which helps her in all her other subjects. Rachel also enjoys playing basketball, and it is fun for others to watch her play. She is quick and dribbles like a professional, and she is good at making baskets despite her short stature. As she learns new things about God and reads her Bible, Rachel continues to grow strong in her faith. She enjoys worshiping God and singing hymns.
DOB: Aug 8, 2007
Emelyne
When Emelyne arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda, she soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment.
Nasha
Nasha, her sister, and cousin were in their grandmother's care after her father's death.
Blessed
Blessed’s mother abandoned her four days after her birth at the Kakamega Provincial General Hospital.
Korah
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Moris
Moris was put in the care of an uncle after his mother died, and his father remains unknown.
Benson
Benson Michael was found at the prison grounds by a woman who took him to the police station on August 28, 2005.
Polycarp
Polycarp was abandoned at the age of four and placed into a baby's home.
Donatha
Donatha arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2008.
Karen
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Aneth
After the death of her parents, Aneth lived with her single aunt.
Samuel
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Tendo
After Tendo and her two sisters, Christina and Peace, were orphaned as small children, they lived with their grandmother for a time.
Sharon
Sharon's mother is deceased, and her father is unknown.
Rachel
Rachel is a double orphan. Both of her parents died tragically in 2007 and 2008.
Yaw
Yaw and his two sisters arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2010.
Inocent
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Caleb
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Erica
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Bethany
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Haggart
After both Haggart's parents died, he arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Paula
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Akosua
Akosua and her twin brother Kwasi arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009.
Vincent
Vincent’s parents passed away by the time he was four years old.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.