Waiting on the Sun to go Down
Despedida from Community, Debriefing, Panama City and Departure Back Home Our project is coming to an end and we do not want…
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Session C Arrival
Discover AMIGOS Session C Volunteers arrived safely in Panama, accompanied by AMIGOS staff. They will now begin country-specific orientation. Here’s a photo of the…
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Three Cheers for All the Participants!
Last week was busy with planning and practicing and on Saturday the 4th all their hard work paid off. The presentations were amazing. Some…
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Getting Out Into Community
As a member of senior staff, I rarely have the opportunity to work in the field. My job involves managing our budget, collaborating with…
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Shades of Green
Week Four: Fiesta Ambiental at Reserva Montuosa (Chepo, Azuero) Participants officially passed the halfway point of their journey in Azuero, Panama and, to celebrate…
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Life is Made of Moments
What was that you said? Life is made of moments… This summer has had its challenges, but here in Chimborazo, participants are determined to…
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On Bravery and Making an Impact
After a nearly 100 degree day, when the sun was setting and the heat was starting to dissolve into the night, my male partner…
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New Experiences
This blog was written by Jack, a Project Supervisor. This last week, the wonderful and vivacious participants of Session B arrived in their communities!…
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First Week in Community: Session B
After surviving their first week in community (and thriving, at that!), Session B volunteers are off to a great start this summer! They are…
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Participant Perspective: Campamento in San Pedro
This blog was written by an AMIGOS participant who discusses their experience at a weekend “campamento” (camp) in the community San Pedro from July…
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Despedida: Session B
On Tuesday morning, participants in each of our three communities celebrated with host families, teachers, and kids at the schools the meaningful week they…
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Last Weekend: Volunteer Perspective
Rincón de las Palmas – Saturday, July 21st – Larissa & Hannah Our names are Larissa and Hannah. We are 15. Larissa is from…
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