My Name is
Negassa
Negassa
Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death. He was living with his grandmother who, though she tried, could not care for his basic needs. Negassa was approved by social welfare services and was brought to the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2009. Shortly after arriving, Negassa could be seen with a big smile on his face. Negassa is a peacemaker. God has gifted him in helping others settle their disputes. His favorite Scripture verse is Proverbs 16 because it teaches him to be wise.
DOB: Jan 29, 2006
Julius
Julius’s mother abandoned him after his father died. He came to the Rafiki Village Uganda in March 2008.
Aurelia
Aurelia and her twin sister, Theresia, came to live at the Rafiki Village Tanzania in 2010 after the death of their mother from cancer.
Blessing
Blessing’s father died in a motor accident before she was born, and her mother died three weeks after her birth.
Nathan
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Irene
After both her mother and father abandoned her, Irene lived with her grandmother for a time.
Luke
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Jordan
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Mary
Mary is a polite and respectful young lady. She hopes to become a journalist and use that platform to tell others about God.
Jackson
Jackson arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2013.
Mercy
Mercy was referred to the Rafiki Foundation by a local ministry.
Elizabeth
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Samuel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Isaac
Isaac’s Father died in 2006 from an illness, and his mother died giving birth to him.
Fiyete
Fiyete arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Sam
Sam arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2011.
Rebecca
Rebecca's father died of an illness in 2003, and her mother then died in 2009.
Nicole
Nicole's mother abandoned her and her father remains unknown.
Martin
Martin was abandoned in May 2002 when he was two years old. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Uganda in 2004.
Gideon
Gideon's parents were killed in 2010 when mudslides buried their village and the families living there.
Afia
Afia arrived at Rafiki Village Ghana in October 2009. She enjoys studying French and strives to work hard in all she does.
Joseph
Joseph’s mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his twin brother, James.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel was cared for by a pastor of a small Baptist church and his wife after his mother died.
Uwase
Uwase arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2014.
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