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Shadreck
After the death of his parents, Shadreck was in the care of an impoverished widow could not properly feed him. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in October 2007. Shadreck would like to become a doctor some day. He is a creative thinker who seems to grasp new concepts easily. Shadreck understands that Jesus does not give up on sinners, and he feels blessed to be in Rafiki where he has the privilege of studying the Bible each day. He is inspired by Rosemary Jensen, Rafiki's founder, and her love for the people of Africa.
DOB: Oct 4, 2002
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Winnie
Winnie's young mother died while giving birth to her, and her father died after being hit by a car.
John
John has charm and charisma; he is a happy boy and has a quick smile in spite of his difficult start in life.
Darris
Darris's parents were killed during the conflict in the Ivory Coast.
Mariah
After both Maria's parents died, she was left in the care of her impoverished grandmother who could not adequately care for her.
Emmanuel
Both Emmanuel's parents abandoned him when he was a small child.
Nancy
Nancy’s mother abandoned her, leaving her with her grandparents shortly after her birth.
Samuel
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Lazarus
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Negassa
Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death.
Meseret
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Bertha
Bertha lost both of her parents to an illness.
Janet
Janet's mother died in 2012, and it was soon confirmed that her mother's husband was not her biological father.
Hannah
Hannah’s mother abandoned her shortly after she was born.
Barakael
Barakael's mother died when he was one year old, and his father is unknown.
Joshua
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Rahab
Rahab’s mother was unable to care for her and her father remains unknown.
Joshua
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Keza
Keza arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Gabriela
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Biruk
Biruk’s mother was very young when she gave birth to him.
Flavia
Flavia and her three siblings were living in a situation that required immediate intervention according to Uganda social welfare.
Gritty
After the death of her parents, Gritty lived in the care of an aunt and uncle.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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