Mano a Mano International

What Mano a Mano International does

Mano a Mano International Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The organization's core operating model recovers medical surplus, mobility equipment, and other in-demand goods from Minnesota donors, containerizes them at a 15,000 square-foot warehouse, and ships them to Bolivia for last-mile distribution through counterpart organizations. Services extend well beyond supply logistics to include construction of fully furnished and equipped health clinics, schools, water reservoirs, and rural roads; emergency medical aviation transport and weekend health clinics via the Mano a Mano Apoyo Aéreo program; agricultural training at the Center for Ecological Agriculture (CEA) in El Abra; physical therapy services; and technical training (heavy equipment mechanics and FAA-certified aviation technicians). Outcome metrics include 190 completed clinics, 71 schools, 1,200 miles of rural roads, 9 agricultural water reservoirs, 4+ million pounds of supplies distributed since 1994, and 1,465,860 patient contacts in 2024 across a network staffed by 554 medical professionals.

Operations are executed through five legally distinct but operationally integrated counterpart organizations: Mano a Mano Bolivia (health and education programs), Mano a Mano Nuevo Mundo (food security and economic well-being), Mano a Mano Apoyo Aéreo / Aviation (emergency air rescue and transport), Mano a Mano Internacional (supply distribution, visitor hosting, and new initiatives), and the US-based parent. The partnership model is community-initiated: rural Bolivian communities request projects, participate in construction, and take ownership upon completion, with all 300+ completed projects still operating. Revenue is generated through individual donations, foundation grants, Rotary club contributions, family memorial funds, and in-kind donations of medical supplies from US sources; the US office operates with only two full-time staff while field execution is carried out by Bolivian counterpart organizations. There is no proprietary technology platform or AI component; logistics, construction, training, and aviation are the operational pillars.

Name

Mano a Mano International

Legal name

Mano a Mano International Partners

Website

https://manoamano.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mano a Mano International Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that collects Minnesota medical surplus and ships it to Bolivia while constructing health clinics, schools, water reservoirs, and rural roads for underserved rural communities through five counterpart organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) (THABAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) / Industrial Maintenance Staffing (BPACAEAH)

Keywords

• International development aid
• Medical supply distribution
• Rural healthcare access
• Community infrastructure projects
• Humanitarian nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Financial resources raised from individuals, foundations, and organizations in the US and other countries. In-kind donations of medical supplies and equipment collected in Minnesota and shipped to Bolivia.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Mano a Mano International Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that recovers surplus medical supplies and equipment from Minnesota, ships them to Bolivia in containers, and uses them to build and operate community health clinics, schools, water reservoirs, and rural roads for underserved Bolivian communities. The organization also operates an aviation program for emergency medical transport and weekend health clinics, an agricultural training center (CEA), and physical therapy services. All services are provided free of charge to recipient communities and funded through donations and grants.

Product overview

Mano a Mano International is a non-profit organization operating a multi-program platform focused on international development between Minnesota and Bolivia. The core offerings include the Recovered Resources Program (medical supply collection and distribution), Health Clinics Construction, School Construction, and the Aviation Program for emergency transport and weekend health clinics. Additional programs include the Center for Ecological Agriculture (CEA) for agricultural training, Health Education & Training workshops, Physical Therapy Program, and technical training programs for heavy equipment operators and aviation technicians. Infrastructure projects include water reservoirs and road construction. The organization operates through 5 counterpart organizations (4 in Cochabamba, Bolivia and 1 in St. Paul, Minnesota).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recovered Resources Program Collects donated medical supplies, mobility equipment, and other in-demand items in Minnesota for shipment to Bolivia, where they are distributed to people and organizations in need throughout the country through the Mano a Mano Bolivia network of clinics, hospitals, and individuals.
• Health Clinics Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• 896,346+ patient visits annually across clinic network
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Medical Educators for Latin America (MELA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Successful partnership between MELA and Mano a Mano Bolivia on International Acute Care Conference in Bolivia. MELA travelers and Mano a Mano Bolivia staff participated in conference activities.
• Universidad Mayor de San SimóncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Agronomy students from this university complete 2-6 month internships at the Center for Ecological Agriculture (CEA), performing essential tasks for gardens, animals, and hydroponic projects under CEA staff supervision.
• Instituto Tecnologico EterazamacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Agronomy students from this technical institute complete internships at CEA, conducting experiments under supervision and learning agricultural techniques.
• Bolivian Government (Ministry of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Mano a Mano clinics become part of the Bolivian healthcare system and are official providers for their catchment area, making them eligible for services and reimbursement through Health Ministry-funded programs. Staff salaries in clinics are paid by sources within Bolivia.
• Velásquez Urey FamilyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Family provided seed funding for the 189th health clinic in Montecillo Alto, Bolivia.
• Maya Hanna and Daniel Kaplan (Tamar H. Kaplan Memorial)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Tamar's family and friends have provided seed money for multiple projects including the Vilaque Clinic and El Porvenir school expansion, in memory of Tamar Kaplan who died in a car accident in Bolivia in 2013. Over $60,000 was raised in her memory.
• Rotary District 5580 and Fergus Falls Rotary ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Rotary clubs provided funding support for the 71st school project in Rocha Rancho, Bolivia. Members traveled from Minnesota to attend the dedication ceremony.
• Comité Salvadoreño El PicheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025El Salvador organization receives shipments of mobility equipment and orthopedic supplies from Mano a Mano for distribution to people in need.
• Minnesota National GuardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Minnesota National Guard helped load medical supplies and equipment destined for Honduras at MSP airport. Supplies originated from Mano a Mano's warehouse.
• Interfaith Service in Latin America (ISLA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020ISLA rents warehouse space from Mano a Mano. Mano a Mano helped provide supplies for 2 shipments to Honduras in 2020 through this partnership.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MAP International: Global health nonprofit distributing medicines and medical supplies to underserved communities. Comparable business model of US-based supply collection and international distribution to healthcare facilities in developing countries.
• Partners in Health: Nonprofit providing healthcare in impoverished communities globally. Directly comparable as a healthcare-focused international development organization serving rural communities, with integrated training and infrastructure programs similar to Mano a Mano's clinic network.
• Project HOPE: International health and humanitarian organization operating health programs, training healthcare workers, and delivering medical supplies globally. Comparable multi-program platform combining supply distribution, training, and direct healthcare delivery.
• Esperança: Nonprofit focused specifically on health and community development in Bolivia and Latin America. Direct peer with similar geographic focus, medical supply distribution from US, and rural community health programming.
• Direct Relief: Nonprofit that collects medical surplus from US healthcare providers and distributes globally to underserved communities. Most directly comparable to Mano a Mano's Recovered Resources Program, with similar warehouse-based distribution model and focus on resource recovery.
• Food for the Hungry: International Christian nonprofit implementing community development programs including health, agriculture, and economic development in Latin America. Comparable holistic development approach with agricultural training and infrastructure components.
• Americares: Health-focused nonprofit that distributes donated medicines, medical supplies, and equipment to US and international partners. Similar recovered-resources model with established warehouse operations and global distribution network.
• World Concern: Christian humanitarian organization focused on community development in remote and underserved areas, with programs in health, agriculture, and economic development. Similar grassroots community partnership model in rural Bolivia and Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian organization providing emergency relief, healthcare, and training in conflict and disaster settings. Comparable focus on health services and capacity building, though operating in different contexts (emergencies vs. development).
• CARE International: Major international humanitarian organization with community development programs in health, education, and economic development across multiple continents. Broader scope than Mano a Mano but overlapping mission in rural community empowerment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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