Working Hand-In-Hand to Improve Lives in Rural Bolivia
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Is to create partnerships with impoverished Bolivian communities that improve health and increase economic well-being.
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What Does Mano a Mano Do?
Bolivians have access to health care for the first time
Bolivians have received emergency air rescues
Million pounds of medical, school, and construction supplies shipped
Miles of roads built or improved
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Mano a Mano Flight for Jhonatan Acosta Today
Mano a Mano is flying today to transport Jhonatan Acosta to Cochabamba to continue his recovery after surviving 31 days in the Bolivian jungle. Mano a Mano Flight for Jhonatan Acosta Today Story on El Mañanero Cochabamba Story on Red Uno TV Photos [gallery...
Thank You Old National Bank Volunteers!
Thank you to the volunteers from Old National Bank that sorted medical supplies this week! Everything that was sorted will be distributed to people and organizations in need. The vast majority of Mano a Mano supplies are shipped to Bolivia, and we also support other...
Acute Care Conference on April 26-28, 2023
Our counterpart organization Mano a Mano Bolivia is hosting its 14th "Acute Care Conference" on April 26-28, 2023. This conference will have theory and practical sections, and is in partnership with Medical Educators For Latin America - MELA, Mayo Clinic, Sociedad...
Biodigester – One Tool for Bolivian Farmers at Mano a Mano’s Center for Ecological Agriculture
Our counterpart organization Mano a Mano Internacional has 2 main program areas: distributing medical supplies and mobility equipment sent from Minnesota to people in need throughout Bolivia; and providing training, education, and learning programs. One of these...
Starting Construction on New Health Clinic in Santa Ana, Bolivia
Our counterpart organization Mano a Mano Bolivia is starting work on a new health clinic in Santa Ana, Bolivia. Santa Ana is a community in the municipality of Punata, province of Punata, department of Cochabamba; it has a population of 4,300 and is located 33 miles...
Weekend Health Clinic in San Javier, Bolivia on January 28-29
Our counterpart organization Mano a Mano Aviation provided a weekend health clinic on the weekend of January 28-29, 2023 in the community of San Javier. 8 volunteer dentists participated in the weekend health clinic, and provided a total of 185 treatments to 62...
3 Containers of Medical Supplies and Mobility Equipment Arriving in Cochabamba, Bolivia
The 3 containers Mano a Mano loaded with 35+ tons of donated medical supplies, mobility equipment, and other in-demand items at our St. Paul, Minnesota warehouse in November 2022 has arrived at our Cochabamba, Bolivia warehouse! Our staff and volunteers in Bolivia...
No Volunteer Activities at Mano a Mano on February 22
There will be no volunteer activities tomorrow (Wednesday, February 22) at Mano a Mano due to the upcoming snowstorm. If you plan to stop by the office later this week please check in first (651-457-3141 or [email protected]). Stay warm and safe!
A Look Back At What We Did Together in 2022 – Mano a Mano 2022 Annual Report
We are grateful to you for helping Mano a Mano continue to partner with Bolivian communities – on projects they request & ultimately own – to improve their lives. Mano a Mano’s biggest strength is our community-based partnership model – bringing many people...
Saving Surplus Supplies from Minnesota Landfills and Putting Them to Use in Bolivia: Mano a Mano International 2022 Report
Mano a Mano's US office was our first organization founded in 1994 and establishes the total organization’s vision, mission, and general goals for the entire Mano a Mano organization, raises financial and in-kind resources, contributes additional expertise in program...
Building Water Projects and Community Development Projects: Mano a Mano Nuevo Mundo 2022 Report
Our counterpart organization Mano a Mano Nuevo Mundo focuses on community development projects that improve food security, access to water, and economic development in partnership with rural Bolivian communities. Check out what we are able to accomplish, working...
Providing Access to Healthcare and Education: Mano a Mano Bolivia 2022 Report
Our counterpart organization Mano a Mano Bolivia partners with Bolivian communities to provide access to healthcare and education through the construction of clinics and schools, as well as providing complementary programs that support these same goals. Mano a Mano’s...