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Vivian
Vivian
Vivian’s mother was mentally ill, and her father was unknown. Vivian was carried around on her mother’s back as a small child and was out with her wandering the streets in all weather, both day and night. Because of the mother’s mental health, she was not able to give Vivian the care and nourishment she needed. Vivian arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in April 2002. She soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving environment at the Village. She continues to mature and grow in her faith. Her favorite hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" reminds her that Christ will carry her burdens and give her peace.
DOB: Jan 4, 2001
Lilian
Lilian was born a twin but was separated from her brother at birth.
Takula
Takula’s mother died in 2005 of a fatal illness, and his father died two years later.
Kofi
In 2006, both of Kofi’s parents died in a vehicular accident while they were transporting their farm produce to a nearby market.
Elikana
Elikana is a double orphan. She and her sister Mercy were in the care of an impoverished widow who had neither food nor home for herself, let alone...
Enoch
Enoch’s father died in 2008 and his mother in 2009. After that, he lived with his grandmother. There were seven people already living in the home....
Chipo
Chipo’s parent’s died in a tragic bus accident. Her mother was pregnant with Chipo at the time of the bus accident and she lived just long enough...
Cephas
Cephas's father died just before he was born, and his mother died when he was just four years old.
Mehiret
Before coming to Rafiki, Mehiret lived with her maternal grandmother.
Felistas
Felistas’ mother died shortly after her sister Gracious' birth. Their father abandoned the girls. They were placed in the care of their elderly...
Abel
Abel was found abandoned as a baby.
Kelvin
Kelvin was orphaned in 2002 and nothing is known about his family.
Adwoa Mary
Adwoa’s mother was mentally ill and living on the streets. Due to her mental state, Adwoa's mother neglected her completely.
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.
Salvio
Salvio's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. His neighbors tried to help but had six children of their own and were unable to adequately...
Ethan
Ethan’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father died in 2002.
Morris
Morris’ was brought to an orphanage in Kitui in April, 2003 after both his parents died.
Rachel
Orphaned at age 3 months Rachel was was taken in by her grandparents. They were increasingly unable to feed and care for their growing...
Augustine
Augustine and his two brothers lived with their impoverished grandmother after the death of their parents.
Joseph Owen
Owen and his three siblings were living in a situation that required immediate intervention according to Uganda social welfare.
Ben
Ben’s mother died in November 2006 and his father sometime before that. He lived with his grandparents for a short period of time, but they could...
Ishmael
Ishmael’s mother moved away to be married and start a new family, so she abandoned him and left him in the care of his elderly grandmother.
Kirk
Kirk was found abandoned at the police lines in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.
Gift
Gift was abandoned by his parents at a young age and placed in the care of his grandmother.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.
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