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
Genet
Genet’s mother died when she was a year old, and her father is unknown.
Ben
Ben’s mother died in November 2006, and his father sometime before that.
Janet
Janet is one of three triplets. She and her sisters, Jennifer and Joanna, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Chloe
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Korah
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Julie
Following the death of their parents, Julie and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Yamikani
Yamikani lost her father in 2004, and her mother was also dying of an illness at this time.
Frank
Both Frank's parents died shortly after his birth.
Irene
After being abandoned by their parents, Irene and her twin sister, Dorine, were living with their impoverished paternal grandmother.
Damaris
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Seth
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Stephena
Stephena's father was killed by lightning and her mother died, along with Stephena's twin, while giving birth.
Marie
Marie and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Zachariah
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Winnie
After her mother died, Winnie was sent to live with her uncle.
Patience
Patience’s mother died a month after she was born. Her father was killed a year later in a farming accident.
Felistas
Felistas’ mother died shortly after giving birth to her sister, Gracious, and their father abandoned them.
Obadiah
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Luke
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Adwoa
Adwoa and her sister, Akua, arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2002.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel was cared for by a pastor of a small Baptist church and his wife after his mother died.
Alex
Alex was living with his widowed mother who was dying from a fatal illness.
Valiness
From a young age, Valiness lived with her impoverished grandmother who could not provide for her needs.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.