57 results for group: children
Wadley
Wadley is an adorable boy who has developmental disabilities. He uses a wheelchair and is unable to communicate with words, but his eyes and infectious laugh says it all. He literally lights up a room drawing people to him.
Tommy
Tommy is a sweet boy who has severe epilepsy, developmental disabilities, and uses a wheelchair. Caregivers help Tommy with all aspects of his life. He has an endearing smile and everyone loves him and looks out for him.
Stephane
Stephane is 11 years old and is in the sixth grade. He enjoys playing dominoes with the other kids at Zanmi Beni and his favorite color is blue. He is a hard working student who enjoys school. He also trains and plays on a competitive soccer team.
Steff
Steff is 11 years old and in the sixth grade. He dreams of becoming a soccer superstar some day. He says that he runs very fast and likes to have his team win when they play for fun at Zanmi Beni. He also loves to play cards. Steff trains and plays with a competitive soccer team.
Sherika
Sherika is 13 years old and she is homeschooled. Although she is in a wheelchair and sometimes her speach can be difficult to understand, she is a favorite of staff and visitors alike. A girly girl, Sherika loves pink, nail polish, fancy shoes and cake. Her favorite activities are swimming and chatting with visitors.
Sebastien
Sebastien is an active 10 year old boy in the fifth grade. He enjoys playing soccer especially with his best friend, Samuel. His favorite color is pink.
Sandy
Sandy is an outgoing girl, in spite of her inability to communicate verbally. She uses a wheelchair and has physical and intellectual disabilities as well as alopecia, a condition that prevents hair growth. Sandy loves attention and enjoys playing with others.
Samuel
Samuel is a friendly, loving child who engages others with his big smile. Samuel has been living at Zamni Beni since he was a baby. Samuel is 9 years old and in third grade. He loves to laugh and also to make others laugh. His favourite activity is drawing with his best friend Sébastien. When he grows up, Samuel wants to become a professional soccer player. His favorite color is blue.
Roudy
Roudy was referred to Zanmi Beni by Haiti’s social services department in 2013. Developmentally delayed, it is unknown how long Roudy had been fending for himself on the streets of Port- Au -Prince. Since joining the family, Roudy has taken on responsibility for feeding and caring for the dogs, and he is always cheerful and willing to help out others. Roudy is kind and protective of the younger children and always pleasant and sweet to be around.
Rosemarie
Rose Marie is a newcomer to Zanmi Beni. She is intellectually disabled and requires supports to address challenging behavioral issues. She loves music and will dance for hours on end.
