My Story

Robensley and his younger brother and sister come from a small rural community in Camp Perrin, in the south of Haiti. In 2022, their mother passed away, leaving their father to care for all the children on his own. Life quickly became desperate. At just 6 years old, Robensley was severely malnourished. He had been part of a USAID nutrition program in the area, but when the program ended, so did any hope of consistent food. A local spiritual leader, aware of Haiti ARISE and the Children’s Village, reached out to inform us of the children’s declining health and critical situation. When our team arrived to assess the family, their father shared that he had 12 children from two different mothers—both of whom had passed away. He was now trying to care for all of them alone. The children were so weak from hunger that they would sleep all day, simply because there was no food. Not even bread. Out of desperation, the father had already given away three of the older children, hoping they might survive elsewhere. When we met the three youngest still in his care, including Robensley, we knew immediate action was needed. On August 3, 2023, we brought them back to the Children’s Village. Robensley is now thriving in the loving care of the Saintil family. Just a few days of proper nourishment and care made all the difference. What was once a life of hopelessness is now one filled with healing, joy, and the promise of a better future.