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How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
June 3, 20265 minDeep within the Central Plateau of Haiti, inside a school classroom that shouldn’t be open…

21 Years in the “Wild Blue Yonder”
21 Years in the “Wild Blue Yonder”
May 15, 20264 minMost people at 72 are looking for a comfortable recliner. Bob Vaughn was looking for…

Rising From the Ashes with Proven Leadership
Rising From the Ashes with Proven Leadership
April 28, 20264 minOut of 1.1 million alumni, Tim Brand was recently selected as a Luminary for excellence…

Welcome to wearemanyhands.org!
Welcome to wearemanyhands.org!
April 20, 20263 minWe are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, a digital space created…

Old House/New House for Three Sisters
Old House/New House for Three Sisters
March 23, 20268 minFrom a dirt floor under tarps to a safe, secure home: hear from Christi Gabhart,…

On the Ground: Why Our Mission is Resilient and The Future is Haitian-Led
On the Ground: Why Our Mission is Resilient and The Future is Haitian-Led
March 18, 20264 minIn a time when headlines focus on unrest in Haiti, we believe in a mission…

How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
June 3, 20265 minDeep within the Central Plateau of Haiti, inside a school classroom that shouldn’t be open…

Rising From the Ashes with Proven Leadership
Rising From the Ashes with Proven Leadership
April 28, 20264 minOut of 1.1 million alumni, Tim Brand was recently selected as a Luminary for excellence…

Welcome to wearemanyhands.org!
Welcome to wearemanyhands.org!
April 20, 20263 minWe are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, a digital space created…

Real Talk: Why Monthly Donors are the Foundation of Our Mission
Real Talk: Why Monthly Donors are the Foundation of Our Mission
February 1, 20264 minReal love shows up. Your consistent monthly support helps Many Hands be the ones that…

What is the Best Way I Can Help? The Three Pillars of Generosity
What is the Best Way I Can Help? The Three Pillars of Generosity
December 23, 20258 minMaximize your impact with Many Hands by committing your Time, God-given Talent, and managed Treasure.…

The Heartbeat of the Academic Recovery for Kids Program
The Heartbeat of the Academic Recovery for Kids Program
November 1, 20254 minMrs. Celekah Mills is the ARK Teacher and Librarian for Many Hands in Abaco. Here…

How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
June 3, 20265 minDeep within the Central Plateau of Haiti, inside a school classroom that shouldn’t be open…
Does My Donation Even Get to The Bahamas? The Proof of Abaco’s Financial Integrity
Does My Donation Even Get to The Bahamas? The Proof of Abaco’s Financial Integrity
December 10, 20256 minCan you trust your donation will help Abaco? Discover how Many Hands maintains Guidestar Platinum…

Is There Even a Need in The Bahamas? An Expert Analysis of Abaco’s Post-Dorian Systemic Deficit
Is There Even a Need in The Bahamas? An Expert Analysis of Abaco’s Post-Dorian Systemic Deficit
December 3, 20258 minSix years after Hurricane Dorian, Abaco still faces major gaps in housing, education, and food…

A New Chapter for Education: Hope and Progress in Abaco
A New Chapter for Education: Hope and Progress in Abaco
September 30, 20255 minJoin us in a story of hope and progress in Abaco. Our Academic Recovery for…

Renewed Reading A Reality At CAPS
Renewed Reading A Reality At CAPS
September 3, 20256 minCarrie Veenstra shares how renewed reading became a reality at Central Abaco Primary School (CAPS)…
Transforming Abaco: The Impact of Many Hands’ Home Repair Program
Transforming Abaco: The Impact of Many Hands’ Home Repair Program
July 29, 20254 minRyan Forbes, Many Hands' International Consultant and resident of Abaco, shares his heart and his…

How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
How Many Hands is Pioneering a New Model for Global Development
June 3, 20265 minDeep within the Central Plateau of Haiti, inside a school classroom that shouldn’t be open…

21 Years in the “Wild Blue Yonder”
21 Years in the “Wild Blue Yonder”
May 15, 20264 minMost people at 72 are looking for a comfortable recliner. Bob Vaughn was looking for…

Old House/New House for Three Sisters
Old House/New House for Three Sisters
March 23, 20268 minFrom a dirt floor under tarps to a safe, secure home: hear from Christi Gabhart,…

On the Ground: Why Our Mission is Resilient and The Future is Haitian-Led
On the Ground: Why Our Mission is Resilient and The Future is Haitian-Led
March 18, 20264 minIn a time when headlines focus on unrest in Haiti, we believe in a mission…
The Accident of Geography and the Purpose of Presence
The Accident of Geography and the Purpose of Presence
February 20, 20264 minYou didn't choose where you were born, but you can choose how you use the…

Melissa Kauk – First Thousand Days Updates!
Melissa Kauk – First Thousand Days Updates!
February 9, 20264 minDiscover the incredible impact of the First Thousand Days in our latest updates! Read about…
Impact Team News & Stories
Hear the latest from our Impact Teams.

Abaco Travel & Day 1
Abaco Travel & Day 1
June 4, 20262 minA long journey to the island instantly turned into an active mission of partnership as…

A Small Part of a Bigger Mission
A Small Part of a Bigger Mission
June 2, 20263 minA surprise reunion at a local ice cream shop and a powerful evening sharing Impact…

The Beauty in Challenges
The Beauty in Challenges
June 1, 20264 minDistributing food in the Spring City community led to moving encounters with families facing immense…

Culture Day with DMC
Culture Day with DMC
June 1, 20262 minThe DMC Impact team spent a perfect Culture Day exploring the natural wonders of Abaco,…

Porches, Paint, and Plenty of Diapers
Porches, Paint, and Plenty of Diapers
May 30, 20263 minAn early morning prayer time by the ocean brought unexpected blessings when the team spotted…

Connections in Abaco
Connections in Abaco
May 29, 20265 minWatching the sunrise over the ocean set a beautiful, intentional tone for a full day…

Abaco Travel & Day 1
Abaco Travel & Day 1
June 4, 20262 minA long journey to the island instantly turned into an active mission of partnership as…

A Small Part of a Bigger Mission
A Small Part of a Bigger Mission
June 2, 20263 minA surprise reunion at a local ice cream shop and a powerful evening sharing Impact…

The Beauty in Challenges
The Beauty in Challenges
June 1, 20264 minDistributing food in the Spring City community led to moving encounters with families facing immense…

Culture Day with DMC
Culture Day with DMC
June 1, 20262 minThe DMC Impact team spent a perfect Culture Day exploring the natural wonders of Abaco,…

Porches, Paint, and Plenty of Diapers
Porches, Paint, and Plenty of Diapers
May 30, 20263 minAn early morning prayer time by the ocean brought unexpected blessings when the team spotted…

Connections in Abaco
Connections in Abaco
May 29, 20265 minWatching the sunrise over the ocean set a beautiful, intentional tone for a full day…

2022 Embrace IMPACT Update – Tim Brand, CEO
2022 Embrace IMPACT Update – Tim Brand, CEO
December 3, 20211 min To supporters and IMPACT Journey goers of Many Hands, As we look to 2022 and past…

Kraal Team – Community
Kraal Team – Community
March 12, 20202 minThe Kraal team writes about their experience in Haiti and a word they feel sums…

Haven – Go With The Flow
Haven – Go With The Flow
February 17, 20206 minThe Haven team was thrown for a loop when their own plans fell through. This…

Pella Christian Winterim 2020
Pella Christian Winterim 2020
January 3, 20202 minA team of high school students from Pella Christian are serving in Haiti during their…
