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Robel
Robel
Robel and his sister, Etsub, lived with their mother until she became terminally ill with liver disease. Their mother was familiar with Rafiki and expressed her desire for the children to be placed at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia after she died. Robel and Etsub arrived at the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2014. Robel now continues to grow spiritually. He enjoys singing hymns during family devotions. Robel is attentive to Bible-reading during devotions, and he memorizes the Scripture verses easily. He prays to be an obedient student and to listen to the wise counsel he receives at the Village.
DOB: Mar 20, 2009
Scolastika
Scolastika and her sister Furahini lived with their grandmother after their father died and their mother disappeared.
Genet
Genet’s mother died when she was a year old, and her father is unknown.
Bernice
Bernice was in the care of her paternal uncle before arriving at the Rafiki Village Nigeria.
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.
Vincent
Vincent’s parents passed away by the time he was four years old.
Patricia
Due to his own medical issues, Patricia's father could not provide for her basic needs after her mother's death.
Racheal
After both her parents died, Racheal lived in her grandfather's care.
Abel
After Abel's mother was killed in a car accident, an elderly neighbor brought Abel into her home.
Thomas
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Leah
Leah was abandoned as a baby, and her parents remain unknown.
David
David was abandoned as a newborn at a local hospital and discovered by the night staff.
Deborah
Deborah and her sister and cousin arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2012.
Olivia
Olivia and her twin sister, Gloria, were placed in the care of their uncle after their father died.
Queen
Queen’s mother died in 2007 and her father, unable to care for her, abandoned her.
John
John has charm and charisma; he is a happy boy and has a quick smile in spite of his difficult start in life.
Nehemiah
Both Nehemiah’s mother and father are deceased.
Bulus
Bulus and his brother, Mika, had been in the care of their elderly grandparents after the death of their parents.
Serge
Serge (Bebito) arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Esther
Esther and her sister arrived at the Rafiki Village Ghana in 2009. Esther is a sociable young woman who enjoys making new friends.
Benjamin
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Negassa
Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death.
Rocklin
Rocklin is a sweet young lady with a lot of energy. She cares for people and hopes to become a nurse one day.
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.
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