A new dorm for the children of Zanmi Beni
Posted on 02/25/11we're almost there!!! i am told construction will be done in the next couple of weeks. let's say in another month (april) we're also working on the bakery, kitchen/cafeteria/dining after that, we will start the renovation for the music and arts center....
Zanmi Lasante Director of Strategic Planning and Operations Loune Viaud just sent the above note from Haiti, reporting on construction on a new dorm for the children of Zanmi Beni. Located near Port-au-Prince, Zanmi Beni cares for abandoned and physically or mentally disabled children.
Check out some artist renderings for the new dorm below.
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