My Story

When Roudley first arrived at ARISE Children’s Village, he was quiet and uncertain—his young life had been marked by instability and neglect. His mother, suffering from mental illness, was unable to care for him, and with no father present, Roudley spent most of his days alone on the streets of Grand-Goâve.

At six years old, he had never set foot in a classroom. He didn’t know his letters or numbers. No one had ever taught him.

But everything changed when he came to the Village. Within just one week, surrounded by care, structure, and encouragement, Roudley learned his letters and numbers—and with them, a glimpse of his potential.

Roudley’s story reminds us: sometimes, all a child needs is a safe place to belong—and someone who believes in them.