My Name is
Thomas

Thomas
Both Thomas's parents died from unknown causes when he was a young child, and the people in his village were unable to provide sufficient care for him. Social welfare was concerned about his situation and recommended that he be placed at the Rafiki Village Nigeria. Thomas arrived in August 2006. Thomas enjoys studying earth science. He would like to be in the Nigerian military in the future. He is known for showing kindness to those around him in the Village and is committed to learning more about God and how God calls him to love others. In his worship, reading, and prayer, Thomas is devoted to learning more about Jesus.
DOB: Feb 23, 2003
Mary
Both of Mary’s parents were ill. Her father abandoned her mother, and her mother gave her up because she was too sick to care for her.
Alex
Alex and his sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Jennifer
Jennifer's parents passed away in 2004. She arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in March 2007.
Meklit
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia, Meklit's grandmother cared for her.
Rebecca
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Levi
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Millicent
After the death of her father and mother, Millicent was placed in the care of her aunt.
Nancy
Nancy’s father died in war and her mother died while delivering her younger sister, Patricia.
Kwasi
Kwasi is a very kind and intelligent young man. He confidently believes God loves him and strives to grow in faith.
Alexander
Alex enjoys discussing the Word of God with his colleagues. They marvel that he knows the Bible so well and wonder how it is possible.
Felix
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Levi
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Mary
Mary lived with her maternal grandmother after her mother's death. Her mother died in 2003 when Mary just over one year old.
Derrick
Derrick was referred to Rafiki by a local children's ministry.
Enid
Enid arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Doreen
Doreen’s mother abandoned her in 2011, and her father is unknown.
Beulah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Edwin
Edwin’s father abandoned him when he was a young child, leaving him with his uncle.
Lazarus
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Shadreck
Shadreck’s mother died in 2005, and his father died in 2006.
Simon
When just an infant, Simon was found abandoned near a hospital in Kampala, Uganda.
Abraham
Abraham’s mother died when he was just nine months old.
Neema
Neema's mother died while giving birth to her, and her father abandoned her.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.