My Story

Carly came to us in 2016, the very first child welcomed into the ARISE Children’s Village. His story is one of heartbreaking loss—and incredible resilience. Carly’s mother died giving birth, leaving behind eight children in the care of their father, a poor peasant farmer who was unable to provide for them. With no other options, he gave each child away to different caretakers. Carly ended up with an aunt who loved him, but lacked even the means to feed him milk. By the time we found him, he was on the brink of death.​ At just 14 months old, Carly couldn’t lift his head or sit up. He was severely malnourished and riddled with parasites—over 70 worms were expelled from his tiny body after receiving urgent medical care.

​But Carly’s story didn’t end there. At the Children’s Village, he began to heal. He gained strength, learned to walk, and eventually to thrive. Today, Carly is a living picture of hope—a reminder of why this Village exists. One child. One life. Forever changed.