Our Mission:
TO FOSTER COMMUNITIES OF TALENTED YOUNG LEADERS TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOCIAL CHANGE AGENTS BY ENGAGING IN COLLABORATIVE, ON-THE-GROUND SERVICE WITH INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES IN NEED.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to create communities of young leaders that help break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities around the world. It’s why our mantra is “communities serving communities,” and it’s why we’re different.
Why MPI?
HOLISTIC
APPROACH
COMMUNITY
FOCUS
LEADERSHIP development
At Manna Project International, communities are everything. Whether serving communities in need or fostering our own communities of volunteers, we believe that the best experiences, projects and solutions are the ones that we create together.
2 ways you can partner with us:
On site
Our volunteer programs are designed to create the most impactful experience for you and the communities you’ll be serving. You will be living alongside other young leaders and working with community members on a daily basis. As days go by and relationships grow, you’ll begin to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of your neighbors - allowing you to respond with tailored support. Whether you choose a week-long learning experience, a summer internship or a long-term Program Coordinator or Director position, you'll experience consistent guidance from development professionals and support from your team. You’re unlikely to find a better experience (or value) than with Manna Project!
behind the scenes
As a donor, you can rest assured that your money is working hard to improve lives for communities in need. We go to great lengths to equip our volunteers and build relationships in the communities we serve for this reason alone – to make sure that we are creating the most impactful, measurable programs on the ground. Our work is built on the foundation of long-term commitment and earned trust. Our model focuses on health, education and livelihoods support for communities in developing countries. By concentrating resources on the targeted needs of specific communities in Ecuador and Nicaragua, your donation goes a long way to transforming the lives of those in need.
WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN THE MANNA PROJECT COMMUNITY. WHETHER YOU are INTERESTed IN VOLUNTEERING, DONATING OR SUPPORTING our WORK IN OTHER WAYS, YOU ARE CREATING HOLISTIC, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. WELCOME!
A Note on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
At Manna Project International, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe that diversity enriches our organization, strengthens our communities, and fosters innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, or socioeconomic status, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We strive to ensure equitable access to our programs, opportunities, and resources, and actively work to dismantle barriers to participation and advancement, both in the communities that we work in and the students that join us in Ecuador.
We are proud to announce our Amaguaña Scholarship Fund to help fund opportunities for BIPOC students with demonstrated financial need to allow learning that has been historically gatekept.