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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 with his situation and recommended that he be placed at the Rafiki Village. 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
Biruk
Biruk was eighteen months old when his mother died. He then moved in with his aunt.
Beauregard
Beauregard’s mother died soon after giving birth to him in November, 2006.
Nancy
Both of Nancy's parents died when she was a young child
Abraham
After Abraham's mother died, he was sent to live with his aunt.
Janjay
Janjay’s mother died after giving birth to her, and her father died shortly after in a car accident.
Joseph
Joseph’s mother died when he was nine months old, and his father is unknown.
Sindani
Sindani and her two older sisters were cared for by their elderly grandmother after the death of their parents.
Israel
Israel’s mother was mentally incapable of caring for him, and his father is unknown.
Praise
Praise's mother died shortly after he was born, and his father abandoned him.
Phoebe
Not much is known about Phoebe’s life before she came to Rafiki.
Chloe
Chloe is a double orphan, both of her parents died when she was around three years old.
Gift
Gift was abandoned by his parents at a young age and placed in the care of his grandmother.
Simon
Simon was found abandoned near a hospital in Kampala, Uganda on March 13, 2005.
Blaze
Blaze’s father is unknown, and his mother was very young and an orphan herself when she gave birth to him.
Micah
Micah was just nine months old when both of his parents were killed by armed robbers.
Sophie
Sophie was found abandoned and malnourished as young child.
Epa
Epa’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him in 2003.
Joe
Joe was placed in the care of an aunt after his mother and father died.
Baraka
Baraka’s mother abandoned him at a young age, and his father is unknown.
Hope
Hope’s father died HIV positive, and his mother was also living HIV positive and was very sick. She wanted Hope placed in a good home before she died.
Esther
When Esther’s parents passed away, she was placed in the care of her impoverished grandmother.
Erick
Erick’s mother died a few hours after he was born due to complications with his delivery.
Jimmy
Jimmy and his two sisters, Jamesetta and Amelia, arrived at Rafiki Village Liberia in October 2012.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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