Our outreach services grew from the needs of children actually living on the streets. Their sources of income are washing cars, begging, prostitution, working for bus drivers, or temporary manual labor chores amounting to nothing but maybe some food money.
For a handful of kids, we give shoes, jeans and other clothing, backpacks, care bags, cash for food, transportation, and living assistance. Care bags are large Ziploc baggies containing t-shirts, shampoo, soap, toothbrush and paste, and any other basic living supplies that are donated in enough quantity such as razors, combs, vitamin c candy, lotion, dental floss, small notebooks, and pencils and pens.
We also donate school expenses and art supplies, soaps and shampoos, clothing and shoes, backpacks, and care bags to children living in group homes. When we come across children with medical or dental problems, we find doctors and pay for medical expenses.
In 2004 when the US installed a new Haitian government after taking President Aristide out of the country, many of the children were threatened and living in danger becoming targets of anti-Aristide groups. We helped a number of these kids with visa and living expenses during that time so they could be safe.
We have been establishing relationships within the community creating a strong network so we can better access available resources that are needed to help the kids.
Support this program by simply donating through our website or send a check directly to Zanmi Lakay.
Zanmi Lakay is now supporting 12 teenagers that are either too old for children’s programs or were participants of programs that are now discontinued. We have known these boys during their many years of living in group homes and out on the streets. All of them are good students, and it is important they are allowed to continue their studies to improve their lives.
There are in desperate need of rent and educational fees for the 2007-08 school year. Zanmi Lakay needs to raise $3,000.00 immediately so these teens don’t end up back out on the streets.
Budget Breakdown: School Fees and Rent only
Port-au-Prince – Four Teenagers:
$1,000.00 - $150.00 each for school fees, uniforms, books
$400.00 for one year of rent in shared room
Jacmel - Eight Teenagers:
$2,000.00 - $150.00 each for school fees, uniforms, books
$800.00 for one year of rent in shared apartment
*Donations as of August 2007 $340.00
We bring many donations to Haiti for the children living in the streets, in group homes, and also for other organizations working with disadvantage youth. We collect donations from private individuals, at our Ti Machés, and collaborate with schools organizing class projects, events and presentations about Haiti and the street children.
In the scenic town of Jacmel in southern Haiti, Skajak and AFDCF are two programs teaching children traditional arts such as paper mache, painting, and metal art. Local artists are mentors, meals are provided, and educational assistance allows children to attend schools. Zanmi Lakay donates art and school supplies.
Zanmi Lakay was born to help fulfill the needs of street children in Port-au-Prince, and ultimately the best way to do that is to open a day center. The future includes establishing a creative day center and safe haven in Port-au-Prince where street children will receive basic needs including meals, school supplies, and a place to bathe and wash clothes. The site will also open an art studio and darkroom that doubles as a gallery with a computer center where kids can develop skills and exhibit their work. One of our main goals is to create economic opportunities. We will offer mentoring and tutoring, health care resources, educational assistance, and give a safe place to children where their talents can be nurtured.
$3000.00 for Teens in Transition Program for one year
Desktop computers
Laptop computers
Digital cameras
School and art supplies
Teen size sneakers
School backpacks
Care bag items: toothpaste,Toothbrushes, tshirts, shampoo, soap
Decks of Cards, Dominos
Monopoly Game
Soccer Balls, Soccer Jerseys,Soccer Shoes
Boxing Gloves
Mentors
Volunteers
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