Clémène is 80 years old, and life has not been easy for her. At her age, she can no longer work to support herself, so she depends on her children to care for her as best they can. Her health struggles began when she started to feel unwell, and little
Every day in the Rescue Center, our dedicated nurses care for some of Haiti’s sickest and most malnourished children with compassion and skill. Their work is both demanding and life-changing. The nurses perform dressing changes, give medications, monitor children on oxygen and feeding tubes, and carefully track each child’s progress.
I’ve been working at Real Hope for Haiti since 2023 as a nurse in the Rescue Center. I live with my aunt, my child, my uncle, and a cousin—it’s my uncle’s home, and we all share the space together. I’ve always loved caring for people who are ill, especially children.
Mackenley is now a bright and handsome 7-year-old boy, full of energy and curiosity. He lives with his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. But his early childhood was anything but easy. At just two years old, Mackenley’s health took a dangerous turn. He suffered from severe malnutrition with swelling
