Videos
A brief introduction to Manna Project International: Nicaragua. Manna Project International (MPI) is a volunteer driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving international communities through holistic development. The MPI network is made up of three international sites, several university campus chapters, and a growing base of volunteer alumni.
Our Nicaragua Program Directors explain why they chose to volunteer with MPI.
Nicaragua Program Director Sara Shusterman shares why the forwardHEALTH initiative in Nicaragua gives her hope that a sustainable positive change is possible for the community of Cedro Galán. www.mannaproject.org/holidayhope
A brief introduction to Manna Project International's Ecuador site.
Dario and Blanca are a young couple who sell organic fertilizer, handcrafted wooden birdhouses and guinea pigs. Earlier this year they received a loan from Manna Project enabling them to expand their small businesses. We asked them to share their experience with MPI and how our micro-finance program has had a positive impact on their lives. Will you help us continue creating stories of hope by giving a Holiday Gift of Hope today? You can give online at: www.mannaproject.org/holidayhope
Uploaded by Manna Project International on 2014-09-17.
Yamileth is a 29 year old mother of four whose two youngest sons (twins, Denis and Delwing) are enrolled in Manna's Child Sponsorship program. We sat down with Yamileth to let her tell you, in her own words, how Manna has impacted her life. Visit http://www.razoo.com/story/Givingtuesday-2079 so we can continue giving hope & opportunity to families living in the communities we serve in Nicaragua, Ecuador and Guatemala.
Words of Wisdom
“How do you transition into aid work, or gain new skills that will make you a more valuable choice for development recruiters?
One answer: Volunteer.”
“Steve Jobs described his time living in India as one of the most enriching and mind-opening phases of his life, and this undoubtedly helped him develop the intuition to solve the big problem of making lives simpler through technology.”
“If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.
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