Learn about the life of Midielande Baltazar


Household

I was born in Jeremie, in the Haiti countryside, on July 23, 1998. I have 12 years of age. My mother is dead since 5 years, and my father is dead since 8 years. I came to Port au-Prince when my

Work

I never have free time. Everyday I am working. I wash dishes, scrub the floor, and clean the table. For me it

Education

I never went to school. How could I go to school because it

Food and Nutrition

Eating for me is not a difficult thing because the girl who I am living with is a street vendor. When I am washing dishes I am eating the food that rests in the plates.

Shelter and Clothes

The house that I am living in is for my aunt. There are mosquitoes because I live near by a canal. There are rats and mice but no bugs. I am sleeping under a bed on a carpet.

Health and Medical

When I have something that hurts me, for example fever or headache, they buy me medicine in the street.

Personal qualities and Dreams

I am so kind, honest. I am little girl who likes to share with others. I like to tell the truth and history. I would like to have time to play but I do not have that chance. I would like a friend in the whole world to know I am a restavek who would like to go school one day. Dream My health and my education are the more important things for me in my life. I would like to become a doctor. I can reach my dream if only I am going to school. I would like to find some one to help me with my education and take care of me. That will be a fantastic grace for me, my family and my country.

Summary

Immediate needs: Health care, clothes Development: School Dreams: Go back to my family and become a doctor

Midielande Baltazar lives in the slum of Cite Soleil, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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Midieland Baltazar, June 17, 2010