Our Mission

Hands Across the Nations is committed to making a positive impact on the social and economic conditions in the developing world. HATN is highly focused on “capacity building” – for each of several communities, we work with them over a period of years in order to maximize our impact and create complete and more-sustainable solutions.

HATN maintains three points of priority:

(1) to enhance the quality of life for communities in the developing world with a focus on Health, Education and Water;

(2) to build relationships through ongoing partnerships, friendships and repeat visits to the communities we assist; and,

(3) to enable individuals in the developed world to gain hands-on experience serving underdeveloped communities and working alongside the people of the communities we assist.

HATN works on a hands-on, direct basis in the communities it assists -- our activities are undertaken by HATN itself through the services of its own volunteers. HATN is not a granting agency that looks to other charities to carry out its charitable mission.

About HANDS ACROSS THE NATIONS

HATN works with communities in Mali, West Africa, and in Bolivia, South America.

Among our recent activities are:

- construction of two community health centers/hospitals and related support (financial, equipment, medical know-how);

- implementing free medical/dental clinics and check-ups;

- construction of a maternity centre and related support;

- support of 3 schools with two more school construction projects in progress;

- implementation of numerous water filtration systems, public latrines and educational programs on hygiene/sanitation practices; and,

- education programs on irrigation and livestock management.

A volunteer-based organization having no employees, HATN has been able to achieve low administration costs without sacrificing organizational effectiveness. In 2012, administration costs were less than 5% of total expenditures.

To learn more, please visit www.hatn.org.