Perpetual's father had a heart attack at work and died. Perpetual's mother died in December 2008 after a lingering illness. Perpetual's grandmother, cared for Perpetual after the death of her mother. She is a widow with no means of support. She asked Rafiki to care for and protect her granddaughter. Perpetual arrived at Rafiki Village Ghana, in November 2010. Perpetual is a funny and precocious little girl. She has a big personality for such a tiny body!