My Name is
Innocent
Innocent
Both of Innocent's parents are deceased. Soon after his mother's death, Innocent was diagnosed with tuberculosis and began treatment. Social welfare services was concerned about his health and contacted the Rafiki Foundation for help. Innocent arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in 2009 and adjusted well to his new environment. He received treatment for tuberculosis, and his health rapidly improved! Innocent is now a bright student. He often participates in class discussions and always has an idea to share. Innocent understands that Jesus died for all his sins, and He knows that Jesus is the light of the world.
DOB: Feb 16, 2008
Esther
Esther and her three sisters lost their mother due to high blood pressure and their father to alcoholism.
Sara
Sara's mother abandoned her when she was an infant, and her father remains unknown.
Stephena
Stephena's father was killed by lightning and her mother died, along with Stephena's twin, while giving birth.
Nancy
Both of Nancy's parents died when she was a young child
Jummai
Both Jummai's parents died within two years of each other, and Jummai and her brother Ezekiel were left to be raised by her grandmother.
Simon
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Mirriam
Mirriam’s father died in 2003, and her mother died two years later.
Beulah
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Alex
Alex and his sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Augustine
Augustine enjoys reading stories to become more fluent in his speech. He especially enjoys reading God's Word.
Phoebe
Not much is known about Phoebe’s life before she came to Rafiki.
Israel
Israel’s mother was mentally incapable of caring for him, and his father is unknown.
Felix
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Etsub
Etsub and her brother, Robel, lived with their mother before she became terminally ill with liver disease.
Barakael
Barakael's mother died when he was one year old, and his father is unknown.
Yesunesh
Yesunesh was born in Mojo, Ethiopia. Her father died when she was only a few months old, and her mother abandoned her few months after that.
Kilonzi
Kilonzi arrived at the Rafiki Village Kenya with his older brother Mumo in 2006.
Seth
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Nahum
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Catherine
Catherine was abandoned immediately after she was born.
Beniyam
Beniyam was born in Mojo. His mother died when he was three years old, and his father abandoned him, giving him to his maternal grandparents.
Naitoti
Naitoti, her sister, Nasha, and their cousin, Furaha, were cared for by their elderly grandmother after the death of their fathers.
Matias
After his mother died in 2009, Matias lived with his grandmother.
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