2024 Marks AMIGOS 60th Anniversary
Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone
AMIGOS is celebrating our 60th anniversary and in doing so we will look back on our growth and resilience over the past six decades. AMIGOS has been a leader in international youth leadership programming since 1965.
Be sure to check back for updates about anniversary celebrations throughout the year!
AMIGOS has impacted the lives of 30,000 alumni and run programming in 17 countries of the Americas since 1965. The organization would not be operating today without the hard work and dedication of so many through the years.
Learn more about history and journey over the past 60 years!
Would you like to make a contribution to the AMIGOS archive? The archive is comprised of print and digital photos, plaques and other memorabilia collected by staff or volunteers, and organizational documents and records. If you would like to make a donation to the archive, please us email [email protected].
Taking this 5-minute survey helps us better plan our anniversary events and celebrate what the 60 years of AMIGOS means to us as a community.
Get inspired by some of your AMIGOS peers and hear why they want to get involved below.
“I would love to celebrate the organization that taught me so much and whose program I enjoyed so much. Also, that in me there is great gratitude towards AMIGOS for having allowed me to bring a project to my community and now see the fruits of it. By celebrating its anniversary, we can perhaps inspire more young people to participate.”-Nirllary Perez
“The staying power of Amigos shows how profoundly it affects those who participate. Volunteering with Amigos promotes leadership, confidence and individual expression in a multicultural experience. This experience shapes us at a young age to be ambassadors of health, peace and diversity. Imagine a world where the Amigos experience is required to graduate from high school!”-Dr. Charlie Evans
In honor of this milestone, we are hosting a 60th Anniversary: In Conversation Panel Series, which will feature virtual and in-person panel events to bring together the national AMIGOS community to connect, share, and be inspired by the future of AMIGOS.
Alumni and the Planet – May 8, 2024 Panel
The first in-person panel took place on Wednesday, May 8th in San Francisco, CA and centered on recent AMIGOS alumni who are working to preserve the planet and environment for generations to come. Thank you to our moderator, Chelsea Matthews (’05, ’08, ’11), Senior Campaigner, Agriculture and Climate Finance at Friends of the Earth U.S. and panelists Shayan Kaveh (’15, ’17, ’21), Science Communicator, Sustainable Conservation and Finn Does (’22), Co-Chair, Bay Area Youth Climate Summit. The panel conversation, Q&A, and networking time were inspiring for all who joined the event! See highlights from the panel in this video.
Stay tuned for more information about future events!
A great way to celebrate this anniversary is through some classic AMIGOS merch. Why not represent your AMIGOS pride by repping apparel from our store? The best part is, a portion of your purchase will fund AMIGOS programs. Be sure to stay tuned for exclusive 60th anniversary merch coming soon.
Relive the unforgettable summers of your AMIGOS journey with our “Hits de Latinoamérica” Spotify playlist!
Featuring one iconic song per year from 1965 to 2020, this collection brings back the top hits from across Latin America in chronological order. Perfect for reminiscing on the years you spent making memories in Latin America, these tracks will transport you back to those special moments.
Dive in and enjoy the rhythm of your AMIGOS summers! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pXmefYuc5IJu79lK5cvbp
Celebrate 60 Years and Support Young Leaders Across the Americas
We are calling on our passionate supporters to honor this anniversary by raising funds for AMIGOS. You can join the challenge at the level that feels right to you:
Supporters who join the challenge before the start of our Summer Programs on June 5 will receive a commemorative 60th anniversary t-shirt or hat.
Thank you for supporting our programs and inspiring young leaders! Let’s celebrate the legacy of AMIGOS and rally together to raise funds for the next generation of leaders.