57 results for group: children
David Moise
David Moise uses a wheelchair and has physical and developmental disabilities. While he is unable to communicate verbally, David Moise enjoys being around his caregivers and the other children and enjoys hugs. He is a very sweet natured boy.
Claudia
Claudia has physical and developmental disabilities. She is unable to communicate verbally and uses a wheelchair. Since arriving at Zanmi Beni, Claudia is now able to walk with assistance. She has a sweet disposition and an infectious laugh.
Christopher
Christopher has been living at Zamni Beni since he was a baby. He is 8 years old and in the third grade. He likes to play basketball and dominos with his best friend Michaëlle. He does not mind helping with chores; he says he likes working in the kitchen and sweeping. His favorite color is blue. Christopher has been a rough and tumble independent boy from a very young age, and he is very self –sufficient for his age.
Chrisley
Chrisley is a happy and healthy 9 year old boy in the third grade. His favorite color is blue and Chrisley has a smile that lights up any room he enters. He enjoys music and dancing and also plays soccer. Chrisley always has a twinkle in his eye and he is known for being kind.
Betty
Betty arrived at Zanmi Beni after the 2010 earthquake. With an extremely vivacious personality, she loves to organize activities and is a leader among her peers. Betty is 11 years old and a sixth grade student. Hardworking and diligent Betty sometimes finds her academic work challenging. She enjoys and excels at cooking though and she wants to attend culinary school. Betty also likes to play basketball and board games.
Andrecia
Andrecia has been at Zanmi Beni from the beginning. A long time patient of Zanmi Lasante she is hardworking, bright and kind. Andrecia shows great leadership potential, and she models this for her peers every day. She has many responsibilities from preparing the children for school and bedtime, to tutoring and dishwashing. Her eyesight has been declining over the years, and she traveled to Miami in 2018 to be treated by an ophthalmologist.
Alicia
Alicia is shy with a beautiful smile. Although Alicia has hydrocephalus, is blind and does not communicate verbally, she is healthy and thriving. She is a favorite of the Zanmi Beni caregivers.
