Hands for Hope, Inc. is a non-profit organization started by Christine Schrage in 2014 to serve communities in Nicaragua and Panama. It's mission is “to empower youth and communities by providing resources for educational programs to enhance the learning experience of understanding.” The population has a very low level of academic achievement and University of Northern Iowa students learn first-hand how difficult life and future development is for these individuals. The UNI program is based on service learning with projects mostly completed for youth.
Chris became involved in global development projects in 1993 and is the Hands For Hope, Inc. President.
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Brandon is a 2015 University of Northern Iowa graduate and is a VP on the Hands For Hope, Inc. Board of Directors.
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Kelly is a 2008 University of Northern Iowa graduate and is a VP on the Hands For Hope, Inc. Board of Directors.
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Jared is a 2014 University of Northern Iowa graduate and is the Hands For Hope, Inc. Treasurer.
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Katlin attended the University of Northern Iowa in 2015 and is and is a Hands For Hope, Inc. International Board Member.
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Chris
Schrage
Brandon Honeyman
Kelly Klinefelter
Taylor is a 2015 University of Northern Iowa graduate and is the Hands For Hope, Inc. Secretary.
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Taylor
Cook
Joel Kiesey is a 2008 University of Northern Iowa graduate and is the Hands For Hope, Inc. CPA.
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Joel
Kiesey
Larry did the Cultural and Intensive English Program at UNI in 2011 and is the Hands For Hope Inc. in-country contact and coordinator.
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Julie is a 2018 University of Northern Iowa graduate, and is the Hands For Hope, Inc. Website Administrator.
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Natalie is a current student at the University of Northern Iowa and is the Hands For Hope, Inc. Marketing Intern.
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Larry Bleymir Gomez
Julie
Hendrickson
Natalie
Wesely
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Katlin Johana Diaz Hernandez
Jared
Barkley
