by Manos Unidas | Jul 10, 2021 | Camino Nuevo
Written by Celeste Marion Anxiety, nervousness and exhaustion dominate many Peruvian households at the moment —yet our Manos Unidas Peru teachers persevere, stay connected, and continue teaching their students. As most of the country anxiously awaits their vaccines...
by Manos Unidas | Jun 1, 2021 | Camino Nuevo
The staff at the Camino Nuevo school in Cusco, Peru are hard at work ensuring this school year, which began in March, addresses the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. The Cusco area has been strongly impacted by the pandemic, making it impossible to return fully to...
by Manos Unidas | Mar 6, 2021 | About Manos Unidas, Camino Nuevo
The pandemic drastically impacted Manos Unidas Peru in a devastating way. MUP has been forced to step back, reevaluate, and pivot its programs and approach for over a year. 70+ MUP students were isolated from the community with minimal resources last year, 40 ended up...
by Manos Unidas | Nov 25, 2020 | About Manos Unidas, Camino Nuevo
Manos Unidas Peru teacher Rufminia Rojas and MUP mother Sr. Rosa speak about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives and the successes and challenges of virtual education in Cusco, Peru.
by Manos Unidas | Apr 10, 2019 | Camino Nuevo, Rehabilitation, Special Needs Education, Student Profile
I met Jose* when he was 6 months old and have not seen him in 10 years –until this week. A young boy with cerebral palsy, Jose was one of Manos Unidas first students. Manos Unidas offers full scholarships to children living in extreme poverty. We met his mother...
by Manos Unidas | Apr 9, 2019 | Camino Nuevo, Special Needs Education, Volunteer Experiences, Volunteer in Peru
Katie Muzzy is from New Hope, PA. A recent gradute in special education, Katie was looking for a volunteer experience where she could combine her two passions: international travel and children with disabilities. She found Manos Unidas volunteer program and decided it...
