Manos Unidas is a Peruvian Non-Profit Organization founded in 2008 in Cusco, Peru.
We have founded the first private school for special education in Cusco. We provide quality education and teacher training
programs for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy.
Our mission is to provide inclusive
education and work opportunities for all persons with special needs in the Andean region through our student scholarship program.
Our Mission
To
serve as role models for successful student learning
To teach families how to be advocates for their children
To train teachers in the best special education practices
To address a community’s fear, neglect and maltreatment of children with special needs
To teach children the necessary
skills for actively participating within their families, schools and community
To break the pattern of educating children with special
needs in isolated settings by creating a successful inclusion model for regular education schools
To prepare young adults with independent
living skills
To prepare young adults for employment according to their strengths and abilities
Whats Happening at Manos Unidas . . .
Manos Unidas has listed the 10 gorgeous Seattle Exhibition Photos
for Auction on EBAY Jan. 21- Jan.31, 2012. MORE INFO HERE!
Children of Peru Foundation is sponsoring our January
Matching campaign offering a $1 to $1 match up to $10,000.
Your online donation between January 1st and 31st will be matched!
