Zanmi Lakay is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for current and former street children in Haiti by providing educational and economic opportunities and resources to help these children while they are on the streets and to help build a life for them off the streets.

Zanmi Lakay

(zahmi la kai) literally means friend's home or friend's shelter in Haitian Kréyol, and is also a warm greeting among old friends. In this spirit of Zanmi Lakay we continue providing support to street children in Haiti.

Haiti: area 27,750 square kilometers, population 8,288,000 Mr. Chicklet was a resident of Lafanmi Selavi. Mr. Chicklet was a resident of Lafanmi Selavi. Portrait of Oscar. Girls enjoy themselves during a fete at Lafanmi Selavi. Children create their own family while living in a group home.