My Name is
Austin
Austin
Austin’s father died in an accident when he was cutting down a tree, and his mother died in November, 2009 from malaria. His godfather cared for him after the death of his mother, but he did not have the means or desire to care for Austin. No other family member has came forward to care for him. Austin is a pleasant young man who understands English well. Austin enjoys studying science, and he especially learning about the solar system and planet earth. Austin loves Christ, and his favorite Bible verse is John 3:16 because it teaches him that because God loves us, He sent His son to save us.
DOB: Apr 14, 2006
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Candace
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Tiwonge
Tiwonge first arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2007.
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Biruk’s mother was very young when she gave birth to him.
Meklit
Before arriving at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia, Meklit's grandmother cared for her.
Joyce
Very little is known about Joyce’s life before Rafiki.
Susanna
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Emelyne
When Emelyne arrived at the Rafiki Village in Rwanda, she soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment.
Karen
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Mika
Mika and his brother, Bulus, had been in the care of their elderly grandparents after the death of their parents.
Lulu
Lulu was abandoned at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center when she was born.
Rachel
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The father of Nixon died early in his life and his mother had a fatal illness. She and the extended family felt it best to give Nixon a new start...
Sophie
Sophie was found abandoned and malnourished as young child.
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Both of Austin’s parents died when he was a young child.
Myra
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Julie
Following the death of their parents, Julie and her two sisters were placed in the care of an aunt.
Sean
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Frank
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Semegne
Semegne was orphaned shortly after she was born. No one knows her mother's whereabouts, and her father is dead.
Racheal
After both her parents died, Racheal lived in her grandfather's care.
Mercy
Mercy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local ministry.
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