Manos Unidas International

Building Inclusive Societies for children in Latin America

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Meet one of our amazing teachers! Based in Cusco, Peru, Rufminia works on our Ayllu pilot and at our Camino Nuevo School in Peru. She is beloved by many of our families and students. Gracias Rufminia!

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HAPPENING TOMORROW! There's still time to sign up for our next Ayllu Community Connection Opportunity with Prof. Andrew Gardner. Sign ups here: https://t.co/elisQvAO0H.

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There's still time to sign up for our virtual Camino Nuevo Meet & Greet! This is your chance to participate in a mock class with Professors Juana and Izayda, and ask teachers, parents and some students questions. Sign up here: https://t.co/Hxmspq88lH

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Join us in a virtual Camino Nuevo classroom! This is your chance to participate in a mock class with Professors Juana and Izayda, and ask teachers, parents and some students questions. Sign up here: https://t.co/Hxmspq88lH

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Despite the shutdowns, anxiety and stress that the pandemic has brought, our Manos Unidas Peru teachers continue to bring joy to the classrooms and homes of our students. Read an update from our teachers here: https://t.co/ZA0BSBZf1W

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Next Wednesday, Aug. 11th at 6 pm PST is our first community connection opprtunity for our Ayllu program! You can reserve your spot here: https://t.co/QMCu9CutUu

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After 1+ year cut off from the resources, school programs, and specialists that their families rely on, 12 Latina mothers are finding support for themselves and their families through our virtual Ayllu program. Read more about their experiences here: https://t.co/pfXjJq82NU

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August will be a busy month for us, but luckily you're invited to join the fun! We're hosting 2 virtual Open Forums, giving YOU the chance to hear from experts on a variety of topics. Plus you're invited to a Camino Nuevo Meet & Greet.
Get the info here: https://t.co/ATRZpF7UK2

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Early ASD diagnosis means better long-term developmental and family coping outcomes. Our Ayllu Program, designed with Latinx families in mind, helps improve learning outcomes and access to resources for Latinx families across the Americas.
Our Ayllu site: https://t.co/7jCYhFQ8pX

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Today we're thankful for Andrew Gardner, a Prof. at the U. of Arizona, who has worked with us for 10+ yrs. He has spent countless hours helping with curriculum, program, & research development. Currently, he is instrumental to launching our new Ayllu program. Muchas gracias!

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Beth is another person making sure that our Ayllu Program launches successfully. She volunteered with us in 2020 & was in Peru for 2 weeks before Covid border closures went into effect and she had to work with the US Embassy to find a flight home. We're so happy to have her back!

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Meet another volunteer with our Ayllu Pilot! Mallika works for a company that supports public school programs for autistic children in New England. She is excited to apply her experience to a new cultural context. Check out Ayllu here: https://t.co/aBmKawKRAM

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Our Ayllu program is breaking down the barriers Latinx families face! We're working with experts to provide tools and resources created specifically for Latinx families so that they can better support their disabled child. Learn more here: https://t.co/aBmKawKRAM

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Our Ayllu program gives parents culturally-relevant, Spanish language tools and resources to help them better advocate for and work with their disabled child. Check out the program here: https://t.co/aBmKawtgcc

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Our Ayllu Program provides resources and tools created by experts specifically for Latinx autistic children and their families. Learn more here: https://t.co/aBmKawKRAM

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This month we're launching our Ayllu pilot to provide evidence-based tools and trainings that are culturally relevant for Latinx families in the US, Mexico, and Peru. Learn more at: https://t.co/5Bjf0WdkAu

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That's why we're piloting a new program to give families the tools they need to help their child succeed and better advocate for them. Learn more at: https://t.co/aBmKawtgcc

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Say hello to another volunteer with our Ayllu pilot. Elizabeth is from Puerto Rico, but currently studies Global Politics & Education Policy in Chicago. As a native Spanish speaker she'll be a huge asset for our participants from Peru, Mexico & the Latinx community in Washington!

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Meet Katie, another volunteer helping with our Ayllu Pilot Launch. Katie previously volunteered for 6 months at our Camino Nuevo School in Peru. She is currently based in Pennsylvania where she is completing a Master´s in Social Work. We´re so happy to have her join us again!

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Meet the volunteers who are helping us launch our Ayllu Global Learning Program!
https://t.co/giEoCbAogc