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MANOS MISSION: To unite the
world through the sharing of
cultures, ideas, and education.
world through the sharing of
cultures, ideas, and education.
Program Updates From Around The Globe
May 18, 2008
TAKING ON THE WORLD:
Members bring Support Campaign to Goal
With a grand total of $5,007 raised, the 2008 Taking on the World
Annual Support Campaign comes to a close meeting our $5,000
goal. This was only possible through the tremendous hands of our
members--who themselves shared Manos with others or lent a hand
by donating. THANK YOU! >Click here for more and to view Raffle
winners
Members bring Support Campaign to Goal
With a grand total of $5,007 raised, the 2008 Taking on the World
Annual Support Campaign comes to a close meeting our $5,000
goal. This was only possible through the tremendous hands of our
members--who themselves shared Manos with others or lent a hand
by donating. THANK YOU! >Click here for more and to view Raffle
winners
AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE:
China Manos holds 3rd Annual
Olympics Camp
More than 120 students of Zhuang Tou village in China
experienced their Manos Olympics Camp on May 1-3.
China Manos holds 3rd Annual
Olympics Camp
More than 120 students of Zhuang Tou village in China
experienced their Manos Olympics Camp on May 1-3.
1st Place Winner: Eileen Nhat Lam
15 years old, Manos Vietnam
$200 Scholarship Sponsored by:
Theresa Ball of Montana
15 years old, Manos Vietnam
$200 Scholarship Sponsored by:
Theresa Ball of Montana
Thanks for casting your vote! And
Congratulations to our Scholars! >More
on the Scholarship Program
Congratulations to our Scholars! >More
on the Scholarship Program
2nd Place Winner: Julio César Alvarez
16 years old , Manos Cuba
$100 Scholarship Sponsored by:
The Estape Family of Florida
16 years old , Manos Cuba
$100 Scholarship Sponsored by:
The Estape Family of Florida
3rd Place Winner: Drew Yang
12 years old , Manos China
$50 Scholarship Sponsored by:
Amelia Miller of Louisiana
12 years old , Manos China
$50 Scholarship Sponsored by:
Amelia Miller of Louisiana
Above right: Miami Artists headed by Volunteer Taylor
Estape, painted and sent backpacks and supplies for
the students of Manos Mexico. Last year, they sent
specially painted backpacks and supplies to the children
of Manos Vietnam. This project has put smiles on so
many faces and these backpacks are cherished by the
children who received them.
Estape, painted and sent backpacks and supplies for
the students of Manos Mexico. Last year, they sent
specially painted backpacks and supplies to the children
of Manos Vietnam. This project has put smiles on so
many faces and these backpacks are cherished by the
children who received them.
THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE:
Volunteers Journey to Manos
Sites Worldwide
In February, Blake Estape and Cynthia Gou
both long-time volunteers from China, took a
southbound trek to Vietnam to meet up with
Manos volunteers Belinda Wells and Sally
Hayes, who were travelling from California to
the Manos Vietnam site. It was Cynthia's first
trip abroad from her Chinese homeland. They
all convened at Xuan Thanh village where the
Manos Area Captain, Trang Le guided them in
visiting the children whose education is
sponsored through Manos. >Click here to read
Belinda's first hand account.
Volunteers Journey to Manos
Sites Worldwide
In February, Blake Estape and Cynthia Gou
both long-time volunteers from China, took a
southbound trek to Vietnam to meet up with
Manos volunteers Belinda Wells and Sally
Hayes, who were travelling from California to
the Manos Vietnam site. It was Cynthia's first
trip abroad from her Chinese homeland. They
all convened at Xuan Thanh village where the
Manos Area Captain, Trang Le guided them in
visiting the children whose education is
sponsored through Manos. >Click here to read
Belinda's first hand account.
The International Friends
Program continues to unite
more than 300 children
world-wide. Top Left: Manos
China group reads letters
from Kenya. Center Left:
Manos Mexico group recieve
Friendship Flowers from
China and bottom left, group
in Mexico poses for a photo
wishing their friends in Miami
a "Fun Summer."
Click on thumbnails for larger view.
Program continues to unite
more than 300 children
world-wide. Top Left: Manos
China group reads letters
from Kenya. Center Left:
Manos Mexico group recieve
Friendship Flowers from
China and bottom left, group
in Mexico poses for a photo
wishing their friends in Miami
a "Fun Summer."
Click on thumbnails for larger view.
At the same time, Shirley Yang, Manos
China Area Captain visited the United
States and Mexico, where she visited
Manos sites, participated in program
activities, and shared a special Chinese
Cultural Day with the children of Manos
Mexico.
Manos Mexico also enjoyed a visit from
long time Manos supporter, Melinda Ruby,
pictured at left with students in Mexico.
Melinda has been a monthly donor and
continues to lend a hand to Manos in every
way she can. Manos always welcomes
visits and will always be happy to share
Manos in action with those interested.
>Click here to view more of these smiling
faces and learn more about Manos.
In March, Manos' Volunteer President,
John Alvarez, visited China and
witnessed the great team of volunteers in
action at two remote villages, including the
newly added Ping Shan village in the
remote scenic mountains of Northern
Hebei province. >click here to read John's
first-hand account.
China Area Captain visited the United
States and Mexico, where she visited
Manos sites, participated in program
activities, and shared a special Chinese
Cultural Day with the children of Manos
Mexico.
Manos Mexico also enjoyed a visit from
long time Manos supporter, Melinda Ruby,
pictured at left with students in Mexico.
Melinda has been a monthly donor and
continues to lend a hand to Manos in every
way she can. Manos always welcomes
visits and will always be happy to share
Manos in action with those interested.
>Click here to view more of these smiling
faces and learn more about Manos.
In March, Manos' Volunteer President,
John Alvarez, visited China and
witnessed the great team of volunteers in
action at two remote villages, including the
newly added Ping Shan village in the
remote scenic mountains of Northern
Hebei province. >click here to read John's
first-hand account.
This was their 3rd Annual Olympics Camp, but it was one
with many firsts, including the first torch relay through
village paths and roads. Eight Chinese teens, who have
participated in Manos programs since 2005, were torch
bearers in this event, made especially meaningful by the
upcoming the 2008 Olympics hosted by China.
The students formed teams competing as 4 countries:
Vietnam, Colombia, Kenya, and India. They competed in
such events as the three-legged race, peanut eating
competitions, short & long-distance running, and
tug-o-war. All teams competed with great sportsmanship
and with true Olympian spirit for the champion cup. The
event had opening and closing ceremonies and there
were enough competitions to ensure that every child
received gold, silver or bronze medals. As teams
cheered each other on,in the end the Kenya team came
out on top. >click here for a short slide show.
with many firsts, including the first torch relay through
village paths and roads. Eight Chinese teens, who have
participated in Manos programs since 2005, were torch
bearers in this event, made especially meaningful by the
upcoming the 2008 Olympics hosted by China.
The students formed teams competing as 4 countries:
Vietnam, Colombia, Kenya, and India. They competed in
such events as the three-legged race, peanut eating
competitions, short & long-distance running, and
tug-o-war. All teams competed with great sportsmanship
and with true Olympian spirit for the champion cup. The
event had opening and closing ceremonies and there
were enough competitions to ensure that every child
received gold, silver or bronze medals. As teams
cheered each other on,in the end the Kenya team came
out on top. >click here for a short slide show.
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