My Name is
Francine
Francine
Francine arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009. She soon benefited from the quality care, nutritious food, and loving family environment. Francine has learned to pray and rely on God for everything. She continues to grow in her faith, and she is thankful to the Lord for Rafiki and all that she is learning. Francine is a boarding student at the Rafiki Village Rwanda.
DOB: Mar 27, 2006
Christopher
Christopher lost both of his parents between 2002 and 2003.
Thomas
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Tumsifu
Tumsifu was abandoned at birth and spent his first five years of his life at an orphanage in Tanzania.
John
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Dinah
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Blessing
Blessing's mother died in childbirth in May, 2006.
Awumbe
Awumbe is a happy and witty young man who has a special ability to brighten everyone’s day with his huge smile.
Irene
Irene and her sister were abandoned by their parents as young children. They lived on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Denis
After the death of their father, Denis and his brother, Charles, went to live with their impoverished aunt in a small room, one-room house.
Violet
Violet's mother died in childbirth, and her father died just a year later.
Tabitha
Tabitha was abandoned as a child, and none of her family members were able to care for her.
Joanna
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Patrick
Patrick’s mother died shortly after he was born, and his father was mentally ill and unable to care for him.
Nancy
Nancy’s mother abandoned her, leaving her with her grandparents shortly after her birth.
Deogloriosio
Deo’s father passed away before he was born, and his mother died soon after giving birth.
Innocent
Innocent’s mother died in 2005, and his father abandoned him, leaving him in the care of an uncle who also abandoned him as a child.
Derrick
Derrick was referred to Rafiki by a local children's ministry.
Racheal
Racheal's birth mother has never been located. Her father took another wife, abandoned Racheal, and never returned. She arrived at the Rafiki...
Serge
Serge (Bebito) arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Michelle
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Joseph
Joseph’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, James.
Ruki
Ruki and her older sister were abandoned by their parents at a young age. The two girls were living on their own in a mud hut for many months.
Afia
Afia arrived at Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009. She enjoys studying French and strives to work hard in all she does.
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