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#GIVINGTUESDAYNOW: Critical Support for Children with Disabilities in Peru
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19 The COVID-19 crisis has been...
Volunteering in Peru during COVID-19, an experience to remember
By Elizabeth Feuer, special education teacher, California, USA When I arrived at Camino Nuevo on the first day of school, I was greeted with open arms by Rufminia. Students and staff were having a party to ring in the new school year. I immediately jumped in,...
MUI and COVID-19 in Peru
As of March 15, 2020 Peru has been in lockdown. Citizens have been ordered to remain inside of their homes, Peruvian military and police forces have mobilized to enforce the act, arresting people in the streets without justifiable reason. The borders are closed,...
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...
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
Volunteer in Peru
