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ROTARY HOSPITALITY
Arjun Saluja has been a long-time Manos member
and friend. He is also a Rotary member and with his
guidance, volunteer Belinda Wells got a dose of
Rotary hospitality as she visited the Perrine Cutler
Ridge-Palmetto Bay Rotary Club in Florida.
In August, she spent an afternoon sharing a
presentation. As a result, Rotary is giving its second
year of support with a $2,500 donation. Much of this
donation has gone to secure the Student Scholarship
Program through 2015. It will also support a year of
shipping costs of the International Friends Program,
and will sponsor the entire 2008 Beijing Field-Trip
Award in China.
In true Manos fashion "a little goes a long way, " and
Rotary's donation is going to serve three Manos
Programs, lending a great helping hand to Manos
across the globe! Thank you Rotary!
Arjun Saluja has been a long-time Manos member
and friend. He is also a Rotary member and with his
guidance, volunteer Belinda Wells got a dose of
Rotary hospitality as she visited the Perrine Cutler
Ridge-Palmetto Bay Rotary Club in Florida.
In August, she spent an afternoon sharing a
presentation. As a result, Rotary is giving its second
year of support with a $2,500 donation. Much of this
donation has gone to secure the Student Scholarship
Program through 2015. It will also support a year of
shipping costs of the International Friends Program,
and will sponsor the entire 2008 Beijing Field-Trip
Award in China.
In true Manos fashion "a little goes a long way, " and
Rotary's donation is going to serve three Manos
Programs, lending a great helping hand to Manos
across the globe! Thank you Rotary!
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
October 5, 2007
SUMMER CAMP IN MEXICO
Fun and games marked the beginning of a new semester for Manos Mexico. Volunteers from
the United States and China came together to host a two day camp and were warmly received
by the small community. The days were filled with sports competitions, arts & crafts, and
cultural exchange. Moments with area captain Cecilia Lopez were spent reminiscing of how
Manos began in Mexico. Now, after a great summer camp, with the new session of classes
on the horizon, and with the addition of dedicated volunteers, spirits are flying high and kids
haven't stopped asking, "When do classes start?"
Fun and games marked the beginning of a new semester for Manos Mexico. Volunteers from
the United States and China came together to host a two day camp and were warmly received
by the small community. The days were filled with sports competitions, arts & crafts, and
cultural exchange. Moments with area captain Cecilia Lopez were spent reminiscing of how
Manos began in Mexico. Now, after a great summer camp, with the new session of classes
on the horizon, and with the addition of dedicated volunteers, spirits are flying high and kids
haven't stopped asking, "When do classes start?"
THE WORLD
SUPPORTS MANOS
Manos Volunteers have been on the move
making phone calls and visiting
embassies. They've been requesting
material that would educate and inspire
kids about other cultures. So far, the world
has shown support as more than 12
embassies have responded with
donations of informational pamphlets,
books, and other items that teach about
their country.
Australia Colombia Cuba Ireland
India Israel Japan Kenya
Philippines Turkey USA Vietnam
Adding to the Manos library, kids can now
enjoy learning about other countries with
great visuals and reading material.
SUPPORTS MANOS
Manos Volunteers have been on the move
making phone calls and visiting
embassies. They've been requesting
material that would educate and inspire
kids about other cultures. So far, the world
has shown support as more than 12
embassies have responded with
donations of informational pamphlets,
books, and other items that teach about
their country.
Australia Colombia Cuba Ireland
India Israel Japan Kenya
Philippines Turkey USA Vietnam
Adding to the Manos library, kids can now
enjoy learning about other countries with
great visuals and reading material.
LOCAL
BAND
SUPPORTS
MANOS
BAND
SUPPORTS
MANOS
ANNUAL BEIJING
FIELD-TRIP AWARD
Doe-eyed faces peered from the bus
windows as recipients of the 2007 Beijing
Field Trip Award rolled through the city. Made
possible by a fundraiser hosted by Miami
volunteer Magda Hernandez, Zhuang Tou
Village's top ten students and three alumni,
were treated to a night on the town and two
activity-packed days in China's capital city.
FIELD-TRIP AWARD
Doe-eyed faces peered from the bus
windows as recipients of the 2007 Beijing
Field Trip Award rolled through the city. Made
possible by a fundraiser hosted by Miami
volunteer Magda Hernandez, Zhuang Tou
Village's top ten students and three alumni,
were treated to a night on the town and two
activity-packed days in China's capital city.
At Left, Nora and
Perla speed
down the field
for the three
legged race.
Photo by
volunteer Jenel
Serano.
Click here for
more Summer
Camp photos
from Mexico.
Perla speed
down the field
for the three
legged race.
Photo by
volunteer Jenel
Serano.
Click here for
more Summer
Camp photos
from Mexico.
Left: It was a
close one
during sack
races, as
volunteer
coach Austin
cheers the kids
on. (Click on
photo to
enlarge.)
close one
during sack
races, as
volunteer
coach Austin
cheers the kids
on. (Click on
photo to
enlarge.)
Above: A team preparing their "quarter" of the world
in an arts project at the Manos Mexico Summer
Camp. Photo by volunteer Taylor Estape.
in an arts project at the Manos Mexico Summer
Camp. Photo by volunteer Taylor Estape.
WELCOMING
FRIENDS
As the new annual session
begins, teachers, schools, and
students are lining up the year's
activities for the International
Friends Program. From Italy to the
States, from China to Mexico,
participants far and wide are
eager to kick off the year with their
pen-friends abroad. Click here to
see the International Friends
schedule and to learn more about
this program. If your're interested
in getting involve with the
International Friends Program,
send an email to John at
yon@manosinternacional.org
FRIENDS
As the new annual session
begins, teachers, schools, and
students are lining up the year's
activities for the International
Friends Program. From Italy to the
States, from China to Mexico,
participants far and wide are
eager to kick off the year with their
pen-friends abroad. Click here to
see the International Friends
schedule and to learn more about
this program. If your're interested
in getting involve with the
International Friends Program,
send an email to John at
yon@manosinternacional.org
Below: Top students awarded the Beijing Trip pose
for a group photos as they enter the Great Wall.
for a group photos as they enter the Great Wall.
WAY TO GO!
United Way has lent a hand to the
Manos cause. Individuals
donating to the United Way
designated Manos Internacional
as their charity of choice. This
new avenue of support will help
Manos continue its mission to
unite the world.
United Way has lent a hand to the
Manos cause. Individuals
donating to the United Way
designated Manos Internacional
as their charity of choice. This
new avenue of support will help
Manos continue its mission to
unite the world.
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NEW SESSION OF
CLASSES
Manos Internacional is kicking off
its next session of classes and
activities. Classes run from
October to June each year. This
year, classes & activities will be
themed on four countries, India,
Colombia, Vietnam, and Kenya.
Click here to see the calendar.
CLASSES
Manos Internacional is kicking off
its next session of classes and
activities. Classes run from
October to June each year. This
year, classes & activities will be
themed on four countries, India,
Colombia, Vietnam, and Kenya.
Click here to see the calendar.
From the Great Wall
and its mountain
vistas, to the
dedicated
atmosphere of
Tsing Hua
University--one of
China's top
and its mountain
vistas, to the
dedicated
atmosphere of
Tsing Hua
University--one of
China's top
Above:at Tiananmen Gate.
schools-- students were exposed to parts of
their culture they'd never experienced before.
Their experiences add to memories they'll
hold onto for the rest of their lives, and
stories that they'll share with the next
generation of Manos kids eager for the
opportunity to participate in coming years.
their culture they'd never experienced before.
Their experiences add to memories they'll
hold onto for the rest of their lives, and
stories that they'll share with the next
generation of Manos kids eager for the
opportunity to participate in coming years.
rocky terrain and winding streams. There, they visited
two schools and Toutou village. They discussed
possible programs, and made connections with
many, including the sole teacher of the one-room
school house, Mr. Kang You Fu. His class consists
of 21 students of 3 different grades.
Since this visit was made, the Manos China team
has made several more visits, bringing backpacks,
school supplies, sharing lunches, and making
plans. This October marks the start of a new session
of Manos classes for the year worldwide, and
Pingshan has definitely not been forgotten.
You can click here to view the World Calendar and
see what's going on in Pingshan.
two schools and Toutou village. They discussed
possible programs, and made connections with
many, including the sole teacher of the one-room
school house, Mr. Kang You Fu. His class consists
of 21 students of 3 different grades.
Since this visit was made, the Manos China team
has made several more visits, bringing backpacks,
school supplies, sharing lunches, and making
plans. This October marks the start of a new session
of Manos classes for the year worldwide, and
Pingshan has definitely not been forgotten.
You can click here to view the World Calendar and
see what's going on in Pingshan.
The idea of visiting
Pingshan soon
became reality as on
June 4th, the Manos
team piled into cars
provided by
supporter Cindy
Zhao and made the 3
1/2 hour trek through
Pingshan soon
became reality as on
June 4th, the Manos
team piled into cars
provided by
supporter Cindy
Zhao and made the 3
1/2 hour trek through
Lighting up the night with the 2007 Hialeah Fest, was
local Miami band Humbert, who headlined the event
and helped raise $250 from at-the-door proceeds!
Click here to listen to the great music of Humbert!
local Miami band Humbert, who headlined the event
and helped raise $250 from at-the-door proceeds!
Click here to listen to the great music of Humbert!
