My Name is
Rhoda

Rhoda
Rhoda's mother died when she was a small child, and her father abandoned her. For a time, she lived with her grandmother and eleven other children, but food was scarce and there was no opportunity for an education. Rhoda's grandmother contacted the Rafiki Foundation hoping for a better life for her granddaughter, and Rhoda arrived at the Rafiki Village Zambia in 2012. Rhoda enjoys learning new things in school, reading, and spending time with her friends. After finishing her schooling, she hopes to become a nurse so that she can help care for people. Rhoda strives to live a prayerful life, bringing everything before the Lord. She prays that she will grow closer to God and keep her eyes fixed on him.
DOB: Jul 21, 2005
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Tabitha
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Mwawi
Mwawi's mother died two weeks after delivering him and his twin brother.
Lonnie
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007, Lonnie was called “Lonely” because both of her parents were deceased.
Saul
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Adam
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Phineas
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Lusia
After Lusia's mother died, she lived with her aunt.
Timothy
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Alex
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Philemon
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Naomi
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Christabel
After both of Christabel’s parents died of illness, she and her brother Jehosephat arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2008.
Darris
Darris's parents were killed during the conflict in the Ivory Coast.
Moses
Both of Moses's died when he was a young child.
Candace
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Isaac
Isaac and his twin sister, Sandra, moved to their home at the Rafiki Village Ghana in March 2011.
Sharon
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Reuben
Reuben’s mother died in 2007, and his father is unknown.
Bethany
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Stephena
Stephena's father was killed by lightning and her mother died, along with Stephena's twin, while giving birth.
Frederick
Frederick’s mother died in 2008, and his father is unknown.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.