In 2020, Mano a Mano shipped 7 containers with 175,777 pounds of medical supplies, mobility equipment, and other items from Minnesota to Bolivia for distribution to people and organizations in need throughout the country. 291 organizations in Bolivia received supplies and equipment from Mano a Mano last year. We also helped provide supplies locally in the Twin Cities and to organizations working in other countries, including Honduras, El Salvador, and Cameroon. Thanks to the many people in Minnesota and Bolivia that work so hard to make these shipments possible!
For our 2019 summary report of distributions, click here.
291 Organizations in Bolivia Received Supplies & Equipment
- 127 organizations received medical supplies and equipment
- 64 organizations received personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-related supplies and equipment
- 49 organizations received orthopedic/mobility supplies and physical therapy items
- 51 schools received school supplies (with a total student population of 1,910)
Distributed 7,024 Mobility Aids
1 of the 426 wheelchairs distributed by Mano a Mano in 2020.
Mano a Mano Internacional distributed 7,024 mobility aids to our counterpart organization Mano a Mano Bolivia and individuals, which includes the following items:
- 426 wheelchairs
- 418 walkers with seats and wheels
- 1,757 walkers
- 2,345 pairs of crutches
- 2,078 canes
The majority of these mobility aids are from Goodwill in St. Paul:
Volunteers in Bolivia Contributed 4,981 Hours
Mano a Mano depends on volunteers to complete our work. While this work is challenging enough in normal circumstances, 2020 was not normal; we are very grateful to the dedication and commitment of volunteers and staff that had to navigate a global pandemic for the majority of the year.
We are grateful to the many volunteers that continued to support Mano a Mano despite the challenging circumstances of 2020.
More Information About Medical Distributions Made in 2020:
- Donating Medical Supplies to Hospital Harry Williams in Cochabamba
- 175,777 Pounds of Medical Supplies Sent From Minnesota to Bolivia in 2020
- Medical Supplies Arriving in Bolivia, Loading Another Container in Minnesota, and Distributing Supplies Throughout Bolivia
- Thank You to Mano a Mano From the Comite Cívico of Moxos, Trinidad
- Donating Medical Supplies and Equipment to 17 Healthcare Organizations in La Paz, Bolivia
- 4 Containers with 91,556 Pounds of Medical Supplies Arrived in Cochabamba Today
- Donating Medical Supplies and Equipment to the Centro Zoonosis San Simón in Cochabamba
- Shipping 50,000+ Pounds of Supplies For Bolivia
- Donating Medical Supplies to Colquiri, Bolivia Hospital
- Donating Medical Supplies to Instituto Gastroenterólogico Boliviano Japonés de Cochabamba
- Donating Supplies in Cochabamba for COVID-19 Support
- Medical Supply Donations in Cochabamba and Mano a Mano Updates This Week (August 6, 2020)
- Donating Medical Supplies in Puerto Quijarro, Bolivia
- Donating Medical Supplies and Mobility Equipment to 21 Organizations from Potosi and Cochabamba
- Donating Medical Supplies and PPE to Hospital in Comarapa, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
- Donating Medical Supplies and Equipment to Hospital Eduardo Eguia in Tupiza, Bolivia
- 4 Containers with 45+ Tons of Medical Supplies En Route to Bolivia
- More Than 15,000 Pounds of Supplies Flown to Beni in Late May/Early June
- Minnesota National Guard Loads Supplies For Honduras
- Flying Medical Supplies & Equipment to Beni for COVID-19 Support
- Donating PPE & Medical Supplies to Hospital German Busch and Hospital Centinela in Beni
- Donating PPE and Medical Supplies to 33 Organizations Responding to COVID-19 in Bolivia
- Distributing PPE & Medical Supplies to 70 Organizations in Bolivia
- Donating Supplies to Southside Harm Reduction Services in Minneapolis
- Donating PPE and Medical Supplies to Hospital Gineco-Obstetrico in Sucre, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
- Distributing Supplies, Equipment, and Food in Bolivia
- Mano a Mano Will Be Closed Until May 4th
- Mano a Mano, Our Medical Supply Program, and COVID-19 Updates
- Distributing Donated Medical Supplies in Cochabamba
- Donating Supplies to Hospital Cochabamba
- Donating Supplies to Red Cross Potosi
- Distributing Supplies in Bolivia – March 2020
- Sorting Supplies from Minnesota for Distribution in Bolivia
