Robenson Narcisse |
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Robenson Narcisse arrived at the H.E.R.O. Transition Home for Orphans with just the clothes on his back (a few sizes too large) and a pair of shoes (a few sizes too small). Robenson had been living in a tent city in Cite Soleil, one of the most dangerous neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince. His father was killed when Robenson was just a baby, and his mother passed away due to illness a few years later. Since then, he and his siblings have been cared for by an aunt. She did what she could for them, but she had her own family to feed and after the earthquake she simply could not care for them all. The oldest brother was sent to an orphanage last year. Fortunately, Robenson and his sister Valencia were able to remain together when they moved in to the H.E.R.O. Transition Home for Orphans.
Robenson has transitioned smoothly from his tent home in Cite Soleil to a safe and comfortable environment at the H.E.R.O. Transition Home for Orphans. At 10-years-old Robenson is in second grade. As a result he attends a local community school and also receives daily remediation in all academic areas. Robenson is full of energy and can often be found playing soccer, basketball, or tennis. The first day Robenson arrived he asked if he would be able to go to church on Sunday. He looks forward to church each Sunday where he attends Sunday school and plays on the playground with his new friends. Despite his difficult upbringing, Robenson approaches each day with a smile on his face and an eagerness to play, learn, and succeed.
