My Name is
Yeabsira
Yeabsira
Yeabisira's mother left him with her brother when he was just one year old, and his father remains unknown. Yeabisira's uncle could not work as a day laborer and care for his young nephew at the same time, and he sought help for Yeabisira. Before arriving at the Village, Yeabisira had low hemoglobin and was in poor health. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2011. His health soon improved with nutritious food, extra vitamins, and supplements. Yeabsira now continues to grow physically and spiritually. He prays for his family, his teachers, and his sponsors. He asks for prayers for good health, for success in school, and for obedience in all things. Yeabisira's favorite hymn is "Come Thou Fount" because it teaches him to praise God.
DOB: Jan 23, 2009
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Polycarp
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Paula
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Beatrice
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Lazarus
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John
Very few details are known about John. His mother is deceased and his father is presumed to be as well.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s father died in 2005, and her mother died soon after in 2007.
Abigail
Abigail was abandoned in the annex of a Nairobi hospital grounds.
Kofi
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John
Both of John’s parents died, leaving him with no one to care for him.
Jerome
Jerome was abandoned at a local hospital in Kampala, Uganda in 2005.
Mercy
After both Mercy's parents died, she was placed in the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2004. Now, Mercy has graduated from the Rafiki School.
Adonay
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Barakael
Barakael's mother died when he was one year old, and his father is unknown.
Rachel
Both Rachel's parents died when she was two years old.
Brino
Brino and his brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
Clifford
Clifford and his brother, Namukolo, were living with their parents in the Kanakantappa Village when their mother died in 2010.
Robel
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Felistas
Felistas’ mother died shortly after giving birth to her sister, Gracious, and their father abandoned them.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.