by Manos Unidas | Apr 10, 2019 | Camino Nuevo, Rehabilitation, special 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 | Nov 20, 2018 | Camino Nuevo, News & Events, Rehabilitation, special education, Volunteer Experiences, Volunteer Program
Manos Unidas Peru had the pleasure of receiving eight University of Washington Global Rehabilitation Organization of Washington (GROW) students and three clinical supervisors in September, 2018. The team was the first interdisciplinary team of Physical therapy,...
by Manos Unidas | Jun 26, 2018 | Rehabilitation, special needs, Volunteer Experiences, Volunteer Program
I can’t find words that fully encompass the transformative experience of moving to Cusco for 5 weeks to volunteer with Manos Unidas. Having just graduated PLNU with a degree in kinesiology, I wanted to break from the routine I’d known my entire life and do...
by Manos Unidas | May 26, 2018 | Camino Nuevo, Phawarispa, Rehabilitation, special education, Volunteer Experiences, Volunteer Program
Manos Unidas Peru had the pleasure of receiving six Univeristy of Wisconsin, Madison, Doctor of Physical Therapy students and two PT preceptors under the direction of Professor Dr. Karen Patterson. The team participated in a two week professional / cultural immersion...
