When Ms. Naromie Azéma Suprême walked through the doors of Kids Alive Haiti in December 2006, she was just 19 years old—freshly graduated and praying for God’s direction. An unexpected invitation to join as a teacher felt like an answered prayer.
“Being a Christian institution, I immediately understood that God answered our prayers,” Ms. Azéma remembers. What began with three first graders grew into years of teaching and, eventually, a new chapter in 2015 when she became Assistant Coordinator in the Sponsorship Department—a role she still holds today.
Growing Together
In those early years, Ms. Azéma often related to her students like a friend, laughing alongside them. “Sometimes the children talked to me in friendship even like childhood,” she recalls with a smile. Over time, her role matured, and today she looks with pride at former students who have become independent adults—some even joining Kids Alive Haiti’s staff. For Ms. Azéma, these moments are joyful reminders of the bonds that mend through years of steady care and guidance.
Facing Challenges with Creativity
As Sponsorship Assistant Coordinator, Ms. Azéma works closely with children of all ages. Younger students sometimes struggle to follow instructions, while older students may find it hard to express themselves clearly. She and her colleagues have created workshops in drawing and practiced repeated question-and-answer sessions to help build confidence.
Each breakthrough reminds Ms. Azéma that small steps in expression and creativity can blossom into greater courage for the future.
A Story of Transformation
Among the many children she has served, one story stands out. Nicoll (name changed for safety), a girl born in the Dominican Republic to Haitian parents, came to Kids Alive Haiti in second grade. She had faced serious illness in early childhood, but with steady care and the hope she found in Christ, she experienced healing—physically and spiritually.
Now in eighth grade, Nicoll is thriving. “She is proof that God is changing lives through Kids Alive Haiti,” Ms. Azéma says.
Living Out “Justice that Heals. Bonds that Mend.”
For Ms. Azéma, Kids Alive’s tagline carries deep meaning. During a recent TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention®) training, she reflected on the way Jesus connected with people through love and care. “Jesus connected with man by love, He reassured us and takes great care of us. That’s why we too must be good and just to our neighbors,” she explains.
Her life and work embody that vision—justice that heals, bonds that mend, and hope that grows stronger with each passing year.
Thank You!
We are deeply grateful to supporters like you. Your generosity makes it possible to bring dedicated staff like Ms. Azéma to Kids Alive sites around the world. Your partnership equips faithful, skilled leaders and professionals to walk alongside vulnerable children and families—helping them experience healing, hope, and the chance to flourish in their community.
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