Learn about the life of Patrick Michaud


Household

I was born at Jeremie, in the countryside in Haiti, on March 15, 1995. I am 14 years old. I stopped going to school in 2nd grade. My mother and my father are dead. I have lived with my

Work

I leave my bed at 5 o

Education

I did go to school and I did complete only 2 years. I do not know how to read, or write well, but I can count. Now for me, it

Food and Nutrition

I am having food when my aunt has it. I eat one time a day. Sometimes I am gong to bed without taking nothing.

Shelter and Clothes

The house where I am living is made of sheet metal, and more it is leaking. When it rains the floor is wet and it

Health and Medical

I am often feeling headache. Going to hospital is not easy for me. They often buy me some medicine in the store without help of a physician.

Personal qualities and Dreams

I am a small boy. Sensible, capricious, honest. I am not shy. I like to tell stories but I have no time for that. I like to ride bike but I have no access. I like to play tell the truth. I would like my life to change. I think a restavek child should have gone to school and be treated well, but for me it

Summary

Immediate needs: Health care Development: School Dreams: Go back to my family and to school to become an engineer

Interview

This interview was conducted by Julien Junior, June 04, 2010

Patrick Michaud lives in the slum of Cite Soleil, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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Video clip

Patrick Michaud, June 17, 2010