Manos Unidas International
is a US federally recognized 501c3 corporation that is organized to provide for humanitarian, educational, and social needs of children with intellectual disabilities and their families. The primary objective is to assist and supplement local organizations within Latin America who share the same mission through financial assistance, skills training and personal empowerment.
Manos Unidas Peru
Our Partner Organization
Cusco, Peru
Manos Unidas Peru is legally registered Peruvian non-profit organization founded in 2008 whose mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities by successfully including them within families, regular education schools and vocational settings.
Camino Nuevo School
Founded in 2009, Camino Nuevo is the first private, non profit educational facility in Cusco for special education specializing in autism education and significant disabilities.
Inclusive Education Program
Preparing students to the best of their ability to be included within regular education classrooms and schools.
Phawarispa Program
A Youth Work Training Program; empowering students to integrate into society through work experience.
Manos Unidas Cafe + Trattoria
Recent Posts
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Travel to Peru in April, 2020
Join Manos Unidas' Executive Director in Peru this spring. Global Family Travels has partnered with Manos Unidas Peru and Awamaki, a global women's weaving org, to offer their first Social Impact Trip to Peru. Want to come? This trip will combine top tourist...
MUP hires first Development Director
Manos Unidas Peru depends on Manos Unidas International for more than 50% of its funds. That is a very high ratio, creating 100% dependency on MUI for the survival of Peru's programs. One of largest goals MUP has at the moment is to diversify revenue streams (meaning,...
First Graduation of Manos Unidas Youth
Manos Unidas Peru is working towards desegregating education for children with disabilities. The goal is inclusive employment: for youth to get jobs in the community. But how can they go from segregated education, isolated from the society to a job where they are...
Manos Unidas Celebrates Navidad
An End of School Year tradition: Christmas Carol competition! Each class performs traditional holiday songs and the prize goes to.... Profe Yuneli's class! Gifts were given to each student on behalf of Scotiabank Peru, a holiday meal was enjoyed by all and the 2019...
Volunteer in Peru
