by Manos Unidas | Apr 26, 2018 | About Manos Unidas, Autism Education, Autism Program, Camino Nuevo, Inclusion, News & Events, Phawarispa, Special Needs Education
World Autism Awareness day has been an international movement for the last several years, sponsored by Autism Speaks, a US organization. In Peru, Manos Unidas has celebrated WAAD on April 2 for 8 years. It is a fantastic way to bring awareness to the Cusco community...
by Manos Unidas | Dec 6, 2017 | Autism Program, Camino Nuevo, Inclusion
On November 21, MU teachers got the opportunity to publicly shine. Mixed emotions of nervousness+ excitement filled the air as more than 100 people gathered in a local church to hear about the achievements MU has made with our students this year. Guest presenter and...
by Manos Unidas | Nov 27, 2017 | Camino Nuevo, Phawarispa, Volunteer Experiences, Volunteer in Peru
Alice Grimmelsmen: Bi-lingual Speech and Language Pathologist shares her experience Alice is a bi-lingual SLP from Denver, CO. She dedicated hours of time this summer to assessing some of students for Alternative Communication Devices and training staff on their...
by Manos Unidas | Aug 2, 2017 | Camino Nuevo, Volunteer Experiences, Volunteer in Peru
Susie Nancify and Children June, 2017 (1 week immersion) Susie set off to South America to give her children (ages 10, 9 and 7) a 3 week cultural immersion experience in Peru. She endured travelling alone with her children in a developing country (only accompanied...
by Manos Unidas | Aug 1, 2017 | Camino Nuevo, News & Events
On July 20, the government of Peru declared the region of Cusco in a state of emergency after protests by teachers on strike and established that the Armed Forces supported the police to keep peace. The measure was ordered on the 36th day of a strike by teachers of...
by Manos Unidas | Aug 1, 2017 | Camino Nuevo, Phawarispa, Volunteer Experiences, Volunteer in Peru
My two siblings and I spent one school week working with the students, teachers, and staff of Manos Unidas. In our time there, we were able to witness first hand the time, care, and dedication that is delivered to each individual student. We were inspired by the...
