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Reflections from the Gap Year Association Annual Conference
AMIGOS National Outreach Manager Erin Aucar attended the Association for Experiential Education and the Gap Year Association Annual Conference this year. Here are her…
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Why We Need Sea Turtles
Everyone who has seen Finding Nemo knows how adorable sea turtles are. From their sweet little faces to their adorable flippers, they are definitely…
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Giving Tuesday 101
During the holiday season, we have special days for shopping – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On #GivingTuesday, we have a day for giving…
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Becoming the Best Version of Myself
Millions of high school students are unaware of how we have the power to create change in our communities. I was one of them.…
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Laughing Your Way to Understanding
Marion Gibson, a two-time AMIGOS alumna, shares how her second summer abroad taught her the power of laughter to bridge language barriers and what…
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Microenterprises in Rural Communities
When you google the word “microenterprise,” you might get a lot about startups and small companies. However, when you travel to Latin America with…
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The Benefits of Unplugging
Every day, we spend hours glued to a screen. But what happens if you put the phone away and take a break from technology?…
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2018 Contest Winners
Each year, we invite our alumni to send in photos, videos, and blog posts from their summer with AMIGOS. Staff choose their favorites from…
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Cuy (Guinea Pig) Farming 101
When you think about farms, the animals that come to mind are probably cows, sheep, horses, and…guinea pigs? Guinea pig – or cuy…
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2nd Annual Breakfast to Benefit AMIGOS Raises Nearly $60,000
Our 2nd Annual Breakfast to Benefit AMIGOS on October 24, 2018 was a huge success, raising nearly $60,000. More than 200 guests enjoyed a…
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Amigos de las Américas Prioritizes Community in the San Francisco Bay Area with New Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 25, 2018) — AMIGOS believes in the power of community, and now they are increasing investment in…
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