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
Dumisani
After the death of his parents, Dumisani arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
Alex
Alex was living with his widowed mother who was dying from a fatal illness.
Esther
Esther's father died in 2004, and her mother died six months later.
Nellice
Nellice’s parents died within two years of each other, and she was an orphan before she was three years old.
Tapiwa
When Tapiwa and her three sisters lost their parents in 2010, they were placed in the care of their widowed grandmother.
Faustin
Faustin arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Paul
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Nicodemus
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Atimbil
Atimbil is a kind and intelligent young man. He keeps a journal to record all the reasons he is thankful and encourages others by sharing with them.
John
Both of John’s parents died in 2003 and John was placed in the care of his grandmother.
Tumsifu
Tumsifu was abandoned at birth and spent his first five years of his life at an orphanage in Tanzania.
Julia
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Jamila
Jamila's mother gave her over to the care of her aunt.
Malesse
Malesse and his twin sister, Zelalem, were orphaned when they were only a year old.
Mary
Mary is a polite and respectful young lady. She hopes to become a journalist and use that platform to tell others about God.
Zachariah
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Julia
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Catherine
Catherine’s mother died in 2005, and her father committed suicide in 2008.
Violet
After Violet’s parents died, her elderly grandfather enlisted her for household help with chores, cooking, and carrying firewood.
Sarai
Sarai was taken in by her grandmother after the death of her father and mother.
George
George's mother abandoned him, and his father remains unknown.
Elijah
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Micah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.