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DONATE NOW

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  • Western Union is an international service that allows money to be sent securely internationally. 

  • How to send money to Manahi: 

    •                          To find Western Union’s physical partner sites near you​

    •                          To send money from the website​

  • Steps: 

    • Create an account by providing personal information, such as your name, address, and phone number. 

    • Provide the following information about the receiver: 

      • Country: Ecuador 

      • How the receiver will receive the money: cash pickup 

      • The quantity of money you will be sending (the currency in Ecuador is US dollars) 

      • Name of receiver: Celia Manahi Carrascal Yamberla​​

    • After payment is made, you will receive a receipt with a code that Manahi must enter to collect the money. Please contact Manahi with these values via WhatsApp at: +593939203644. Manahi speaks Spanish and Kichwa.​

    • Manahi will respond (in Spanish) when she receives the money and how the Brigade utilizes it. 

 

  • "Celia Manahi" under first name 

  • "Carrascal" under first surname 

  • "Yamberla" under second surname 

  • **Triple check the spelling, as a misspelled name is the most likely cause of the money transfer not functioning properly 

  • Send a maximum of $990 per transfer. If you send more, they will ask for your passport and charge more than the $5-6 transfer fee. 

  • Don't use a post office box as your home address. 

Tips for Donating

What your donation will pay for:

*All services provided by the Brigada 14 de Octubre are provided free of charge. However, the Brigade is raising funds for services they are unable to provide to their patients. ​​

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**The Brigade members are traveling as far as 40 minutes outside of the city to care for their patients in the safety of their own homes. A 40 minute round trip on rural roads costs ~$30. 

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  • Prescriptions: $50-100

  • *Physical rehabilitation for fractures: $200

  • Materials for dental surgeries: $200

  • **Gasoline for home visits in rural areas

  • 1 month of water and light utilities: $20

  • Food for families with food insecurity 

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns about the WesternUnion system, sending funds, or anything else you see on this site, please contact the Brigade in WhatsApp +593968749771  for communication in Spanish or Kichwa or Maya Liester at mayaliester303@gmail.com for communication in English or Spanish. 

We are deeply grateful for the support and feedback from individuals like you. Your contributions enable us to carry out vital programs and services, making a meaningful difference in Imbabura. Stay updated on our latest impacts. Your input is valuable to us, so feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions in our community forum. If you require additional assistance or would like to connect with the brigade, visit our support page to access helpful resources. For inspiring stories and valuable insights, explore our blog and stay informed about our initiatives and impact.

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