Manna Project International

Manna Project International Community development in Ecuador and Nicaragua

🌟 Hello, 2025! 🌟We’re thrilled to welcome our new cohort of Program Coordinators to the Manna Project International fami...
01/21/2025

🌟 Hello, 2025! 🌟
We’re thrilled to welcome our new cohort of Program Coordinators to the Manna Project International family! 💚 Join us in celebrating the start of their journey as changemakers in the Amazon Rainforest. 🌿

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🌟 ¡Hola, 2025! 🌟
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestra nueva cohorte de Coordinadores de Programa a la familia de Manna Project International! 💚 Únete a nosotros para celebrar el comienzo de su viaje como agentes de cambio en la Amazonía. 🌿

🎉✨ Happy New Year y próspero año from all of us at Manna Project International! ✨🎉As we step into 2025, we’re filled wit...
01/01/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year y próspero año from all of us at Manna Project International! ✨🎉

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for our amazing community—you make everything we do possible. 💙

If you’re looking to start the year with impact, there’s still time to donate at the link in bio and help us kick off 2024 stronger than ever. Together, we can create a year of growth, connection, and meaningful change.

Thank you for your continued support—we love you all and can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together this year! 💫

🎉 Last Chance to Make an Impact in 2024! 🎉We’re almost at our year-end goal! Your support has fueled incredible work in ...
12/30/2024

🎉 Last Chance to Make an Impact in 2024! 🎉

We’re almost at our year-end goal! Your support has fueled incredible work in Shandia—check out our Annual Report to see the difference WE'VE made -- together. 🌍✨

With just a few days left, we need your help to finish strong. Every donation counts!
Let’s end the year on a high note—together, we can keep creating lasting change. 💚

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Manna Project International! ✨🎄This season, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible suppor...
12/25/2024

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Manna Project International! ✨🎄
This season, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible supporters, vecinos, Mannamily, and you who help make our work in Ecuador possible. 💚

And because we're still in our last push to start 2025 off on the right foot, we have to plug this excellent opportunity to give a meaningful last-minute gift: A donation to MPI empowers sustainable change in the communities we serve. 🎁

Check out the link in bio to make a difference in the Amazon Rainforest 🌴

Thank you for spreading joy and impact this holiday season. 🎉 ¡Felices fiestas!

“I think I was able to achieve a lot of insight on the community's connection to land. The internship developed my persp...
12/23/2024

“I think I was able to achieve a lot of insight on the community's connection to land. The internship developed my perspective of the world and the environment, directly relating to my future career.”

Ethan, a student from Syracuse University and recipient of our Amaguaña Social Service Scholarship, shared this reflection of his experience after 10 weeks in Shandia this summer. As an Environment, Sustainability, and Policy major, Ethan aimed to deepen his understanding of how communities interact with their environment and sustain themselves. During his time on site, Ethan gained valuable insights into Shandia’s deep connection to the land through chakras (traditional farms) and the complex challenges posed by illegal mining.

By supporting the Gift of Growth campaign, you empower more students like Ethan to gain hands-on experience, grow personally and professionally, and contribute to sustainable development in the communities we serve. Donate today at the link in bio and help plant seeds of change!

Dr. Emilia, a dedicated health practitioner at the Shandia Health Center, sees the urgent need for change in her communi...
12/19/2024

Dr. Emilia, a dedicated health practitioner at the Shandia Health Center, sees the urgent need for change in her community. Chronic malnutrition affects 36% of residents, and childhood anemia is on the rise. 😔

Her solution? Health workshops for children and families to teach disease prevention, early detection, nutrition, and treatment. With your support, we can bring Dr. Emilia’s vision to life—expanding these workshops in schools and community spaces to empower families with the knowledge they need to live healthier lives. 💪

Together, let’s build a healthier future for Shandia! 🌱✨

This is a daunting statistic, but thanks to your support, MPI will now be able to help address food insecurity through t...
12/17/2024

This is a daunting statistic, but thanks to your support, MPI will now be able to help address food insecurity through the launch of our RAIZ program! We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received a $10,000 grant to help us launch the RAÍZ initiative in the new year! This incredible support, combined with the generosity of our amazing donors, means we can begin empowering the Shandia community through sustainable agriculture and beekeeping initiatives.

As we celebrate this milestone, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to make this possible.

Now, as we close out the year, we invite you to help us continue this momentum! Your support for our holiday campaign will ensure we can fund the many other impactful initiatives that are transforming lives and building brighter futures.

Every donation makes a difference—let’s finish the year strong, together!

12/12/2024

We could tell you what Manna is doing in Shandia, but better to hear it from our vecinos! 💗

Meet Josue! Josue’s English journey began with MPI’s classes in Chillos Valley, where he discovered a passion for learni...
12/10/2024

Meet Josue!

Josue’s English journey began with MPI’s classes in Chillos Valley, where he discovered a passion for learning and grew his confidence in his second language! Those classes helped form lasting connections, even hosting Program Directors for homestays in their time with Manna and eventually led him to study in Los Angeles and to further master English.

Now 18, Josue is back in Ecuador, volunteering remotely as a language mentor for MPI’s site in Shandia while dreaming of a career in quantum physics.

By supporting Manna’s English program, you can help more young people like Josue unlock opportunities and create brighter futures.

Thanks to our Giving Tuesday donors, we’ve raised $5,540—more than halfway to our $10k year-end goal! 🎉 Every dollar sup...
12/06/2024

Thanks to our Giving Tuesday donors, we’ve raised $5,540—more than halfway to our $10k year-end goal! 🎉 Every dollar supports programs in Shandia, Ecuador, from after-school activities to sustainable agriculture. There's still time to give and make an impact before 2025!

Every Wednesday afternoon, 10-year-old Romina dives into her favorite part of the week: Manna’s art workshop. Originally...
12/03/2024

Every Wednesday afternoon, 10-year-old Romina dives into her favorite part of the week: Manna’s art workshop. Originally from Colombia, Romina now lives in Shandia with her seven siblings and sees the art classes as a window into learning and expressing herself. For many children in Shandia, Manna’s after-school programs are more just classes—they’re a source of joy, inspiration, and hope.

By donating today, you can help us expand our art workshop to operate multiple days per week, allowing us to nurture talents, spark creativity, and open doors for children like Romina!

Javier, a 34-year-old father of four, is turning his dream into reality with the Sendero Kindy Pakcha eco-trail. Using l...
12/03/2024

Javier, a 34-year-old father of four, is turning his dream into reality with the Sendero Kindy Pakcha eco-trail. Using local materials, he’s creating a space to teach visitors and locals about Kichwa culture and environmental care. His vision? To inspire youth to reconnect with their roots and protect the land.

To do this, Javier hopes to host field trips at the sendero for local school children, giving them the chance to explore the trail and learn about conservation and culture firsthand. In support of his vision, MPI is raising funds to sponsor these trips, covering transportation, educational materials, and basic amenities for the students. Will you help support Javier’s dream?

Meet Bertha, a talented artisan from Shandia who crafts beautiful jewelry to support her family and preserve Kichwa cult...
12/03/2024

Meet Bertha, a talented artisan from Shandia who crafts beautiful jewelry to support her family and preserve Kichwa culture. With support from MPI, local artisan women like Bertha are receiving custom signs, artisan profiles, and business cards to promote their crafts to visiting tourists. These resources not only highlight the heritage and materials behind each piece but also connect visitors to the rich traditions of the Amazon. Bertha believes this initiative will help attract more tourists and provide a deeper appreciation of Kichwa culture.

Your support can help artisans like Bertha thrive—donate today and make a difference! 🌱

Give the gift of growth this holiday season! Swipe through to see how your support helps us reach our $10,000 goal and c...
12/03/2024

Give the gift of growth this holiday season! Swipe through to see how your support helps us reach our $10,000 goal and create a brighter future in Shandia, Ecuador! 💗

🌱Small Steps for Immediate Impact
Artisan Entrepreneurship ($300): Boost local artisans with professional signs and business cards, helping them share their crafts with the world.
Ecotrail Field Trips ($300): Fund hands-on environmental education for Shandia’s students at the ecotrail.
English Class Materials ($300): Support expanded English programs that empower youth and adults with tourism industry-focused skills.
Art Workshop Expansion ($800): Help us grow our youth art program into a twice-weekly workshop with STEM and health education activities!
Scholarship Fund ($800): Provide transformative opportunities for underrepresented youth to intern with MPI and become social change leaders.

🌴Big Visions for Future Impact
RAIZ Program Development ($2,500): Support sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation, fostering food security and sustainable livelihoods.
Public Health & Nutrition Education ($2,500): Combat childhood malnutrition with workshops and initiatives for healthier futures.
Clean Water Project Preparation ($2,500): Lay the foundation for clean water access with education, planning, and partnerships.

Together, we can create a healthier, more resilient Shandia! Every contribution counts. Let’s make this holiday season a time of lasting impact.

Happy Thanksgiving from our ‘Mannamily’ to yours! Today, we’re especially grateful for our incredible network of support...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from our ‘Mannamily’ to yours! Today, we’re especially grateful for our incredible network of supporters who make moments like this—friendships, smiles, and togetherness—possible in the communities we serve. Thank you for being part of our family and for bringing hope and opportunity to so many.

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Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias de nuestra Mannafamilia a la tuya! Hoy estamos especialmente agradecidos por nuestra increíble red de seguidores que hacen posibles momentos como este: amistades, sonrisas y unión en las comunidades a las que servimos. Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia y por llevar esperanza y oportunidades a tantos.

Program Directors have the opportunity to work alongside the Health Centers on various workshops within the community. T...
11/26/2024

Program Directors have the opportunity to work alongside the Health Centers on various workshops within the community. This week, we had the opportunity to speak with students at a Health and Resource Fair in a local school. The following day, we went on a 20 minute drive deeper in the rainforest to a rural community to discuss nutrition. Mothers from this community, named Jatun Yaku, gathered and brought along a nutritious food item to share! We discussed the health benefits of different fruits and vegetables grown here in the Amazon then had the opportunity to try all of the food! Our Public Health PD, Crystal, was able to put together a poster and speak on the benefits of cacao and eggs!

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Directores de Programa tienen la oportunidad de colaborar con los Centros de Salud en diversos talleres dentro de la comunidad. Esta semana, tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con estudiantes en una Feria de Salud y Recursos en una escuela local. Al día siguiente, hicimos un viaje de 20 minutos más adentro de la selva para visitar una comunidad rural y hablar sobre nutrición. ¡Las madres de esta comunidad, llamada Jatun Yaku, se reunieron y trajeron consigo un alimento nutritivo para compartir! Hablamos sobre los beneficios de salud de diferentes frutas y verduras que se cultivan aquí en la Amazonía y luego tuvimos la oportunidad de probar toda la comida. Nuestra Directora de Programa de Salud Pública, Crystal, pudo preparar un póster y hablar sobre los beneficios del cacao y los huevos.

✨Teaching English in Shandia is so much more than just classroom time! Our volunteers work alongside local teachers to b...
11/19/2024

✨Teaching English in Shandia is so much more than just classroom time! Our volunteers work alongside local teachers to bring native English pronunciation to students, creating lifelong skills. But it's also about building connections beyond the classroom—getting to know the community, collaborating with schools, and supporting long-term livelihood opportunities in the Amazon. 🌿

Want to make an impact through education? Join us!

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✨ ¡Enseñar inglés en Shandia es mucho más que solo estar en el aula! Nuestros voluntarios trabajan junto a los maestros locales para ofrecer la pronunciación nativa del inglés, creando habilidades que durarán toda la vida 🌟. Pero también se trata de construir conexiones más allá del aula—conocer a la comunidad, colaborar con las escuelas y apoyar oportunidades de sustento a largo plazo en el Amazonas. 🌿

¿Quieres marcar la diferencia a través de la educación? ¡Únete a nosotros!

In Shandia, being in the classroom is just the start of the relationship. As part of Manna, we get to know our students ...
11/14/2024

In Shandia, being in the classroom is just the start of the relationship. As part of Manna, we get to know our students beyond the classroom—whether it’s chatting after class, joining in a game of soccer, or sharing stories over games at recreo. These connections go beyond teaching and create meaningful friendships rooted in respect and cultural exchange! 🇪🇨💙

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En Shandia, el aula es solo el comienzo de la relación. Como parte de Manna, conocemos a nuestros estudiantes más allá del salón de clases—ya sea conversando después de clases, uniéndonos a un partido de fútbol o compartiendo historias durante los juegos en el recreo. Estas conexiones van más allá de la enseñanza y crean amistades significativas basadas en el respeto y el intercambio cultural.

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We could tell you what Manna is doing in Shandia, but better to hear it from our vecinos! 💗 #EndofYearCampaign #SocialImpact #InternationalDevelopment #VolunteerAbroad #TheAmazonRainforest

Congratulations to all the graduates from the local high school, @Uecib Jaime Elliot! We're so proud of you all and can't wait to see what comes next for you.💙🇪🇨 *** Felicidades a todos los graduados de la Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingue Jaime Eliot! Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes y no podemos esperar a ver lo que les viene! 💙🇪🇨 #highschool #graduation #ecuador #nonprofit #theamazonrainforest #bilingualeducation

Traditional Ecuadorian Dancing
Traditional Ecuadorian Dancing

Happy #InternationalDanceDay from our country to yours! 🇪🇨🇪🇨 Also a shameless announcement for our TikTok - follow us there if you haven't already 😏

We asked some of our amazing Program Coordinators and Program Directors what they learned whilst living in the Amazon Rainforest, and here were some of their answers - which of these would be the most surprising to you? #theamazonrainforest #volunteer #volunteerinLatinAmerica #gapyear

Things that you don't expect when you sign up for your #gapyear. All hail Program Coordinator, Josh, the chicken chaser!

For anyone who missed our IG takeover last week with @hollyontheroad 🩵🫶 check out what a day in the life of a Manna volunteer is like! #volunteer #volunteerabroad #gapyearlife #amazonrainforest

You gotta have rhythm to sit with us 💁 #kichwa #genderequality #theamazonrainforest #volunteerabroad

Even rainy days are good days in the #amazonrainforest. There’s still time to join us this summer! 🥰🥳. #volunteer #volunteerabroad #summerinternship #ecuador🇪🇨

Oye @elnacionalec tenemos el equipo nuevo para 2035 aca en @uecib_jaime_elliot llámanos para organizar 📞⚽️ (English speakers: we’re fielding the next El Nacional futbol team for Ecuador, please support!) #ecuador #aca #futbol #elnacional #volunteerabroad

Check out the blog at the link in bio to hear all about the face paint, water fights, and EcuaVolley of Carnaval 🇪🇨🎉. #carnaval #ecuador #theamazonrainforest #volunteerabroad

Introducing Guillermo!! 🥁 The inspiration and driving force behind eco-path in Shandia that creates a self-sustaining ecosystem of traditional Kichwa medicinal plants to serve as a living classroom for students in Shandia. Say hi to Guillermo and get to know a bit more about the community that we're working in! Video credit to the one and only @liahxesther #plants #teachersofinstagram #medicinalplants #manna

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