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Alumni Spotlight: HISD Global Issues Summit Winner Nusaibah

Earlier this spring, AMIGOS joined the Houston Independent Student District’s inaugural Virtual Global Issues Summit. Organized by HISD Abroad, this event brought together students,…
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Alumni Spotlight: Community Impact Project Volunteer Valentina

One of our Community Impact Project volunteers from Latin America, Valentina, shares about her experience exploring a new version of community and designing a…
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Alumni Spotlight: Community Impact Project Volunteer Noura

One of our Community Impact Project volunteers, Noura, shares about her experience exploring a new version of community and designing a service project to…
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Gap Program Alum Creates Virtual Language Exchange

Aidan joined the AMIGOS Gap Program in Cuenca, Ecuador. After returning to the U.S. a bit sooner than expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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CEO Memo: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Dear AMIGOS Family, It has been an incredibly powerful time as communities across the world unite in protest against systemic racism and violence following…
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Standing in Solidarity Against Racism and Injustice

AMIGOS stands in solidarity with the movement against racism and injustice. And we recognize we have a long way to go. Every day, we…
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Costa Rica Coordinator Nicol Chinchilla Receives Fellowship

We are excited to announce that AMIGOS received a grant from the AllPeopleBeHappy Foundation to advance programming opportunities for Latin American students! Through the…
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New AMIGOS Programs in the Era of COVID-19

To the AMIGOS Community: In 1965, AMIGOS launched a movement of people committed to sharing responsibility for our global community. Today, as communities across…
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AMIGOS Suspends Programs Due to Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic

An Open Letter to the AMIGOS Community from President and CEO Sara Nathan Updated May 5, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we…
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Amigos of the Week – March 9, 2020

Just a few months left until summer is here! Our 2020 Amigos are getting excited for the adventure waiting for them in Latin America.…
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Scott and Cathi Roberts Pledge $250,000 to AMIGOS

AMIGOS announced that longtime supporters Scott and Cathi Roberts have pledged a gift of $250,000 to the organization. Their contribution, which will be spread…
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Amigos of the Week – February 24, 2020

Are you excited for summer yet? Our 2020 Amigos definitely are! Here is our “Amigos of the Week” for February 24, 2020. This blog…
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