My Story

Alann and her older brothers come from a small community in Camp Perrin, in southern Haiti. In 2022, their mother passed away, leaving their father to care for all twelve children from two different mothers—both of whom had sadly died. At just under two years old, Alann was severely malnourished. She had been part of a USAID nutrition program that helped young children in the area, but when the program ended, so did her access to proper food. A spiritual leader in the community, aware of Haiti ARISE and the Children’s Village, reached out to us to share the urgent situation. When our team assessed the family, her father shared the heartbreaking truth: the children were so hungry that some days they would sleep all day, too weak to move. They didn’t even have bread to eat. Out of desperation, he had already given away three of the older children before we learned of their situation. The three youngest—Alann and her brothers—were still in his care, but it was clear they needed immediate help. On August 3, 2023, our team brought them to ARISE Children’s Village. Now, Alann and her brothers are thriving in the loving care of the Saintil family. Thanks to proper nutrition and care, they have been given a new chance at life filled with hope and health.