Community is Where the Heart Is: An Interview with Lauren Kobashigawa
Lauren is an AMIGOS alumna who spent last summer with AMIGOS in the Dominican Republic. After returning home to the United States, she was…
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Dia de Amistad or International Friendship Day
Everyday is a great day to celebrate your friends, but did you know there’s an official day to celebrate your favorite people? Día de…
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Benefits of Community Service
When you’re trying to get ready for college, you’ll often hear people talking about the benefits of “community service.” Either you have a required…
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Getting Out of Your Element: An Interview with Felipe De los Santos
Former AMIGOS Youth Ambassador and Mentor, Project Supervisor, and Associate Project Director Felipe De los Santos shares his experience getting out of his element…
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4 razones por las que deberías visitar Panamá este verano
Panama may be a country that brings to mind hats and a big canal, but there is so much more to this vibrant and…
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The Power of Collaboration
AMIGOS Managing Director of Marketing and Communications and alumna April Hearne shares about her experience with AMIGOS in Mexico in 2008. She discusses the…
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Alumni Interview: Maren Walsh’s Experience Abroad
Maren Walsh, an AMIGOS alum and former AMIGOS project supervisor, shares her most impactful experiences abroad and how AMIGOS has changed her life, as…
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Latin American New Year’s Eve Traditions
When you think of New Year’s Eve traditions in the United States, what typically comes to mind is watching the ball drop at midnight…
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How to Support AMIGOS
AMIGOS believes in the power of community—bringing people from around the world together to make an impact on our collective future. Volunteers open themselves…
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When Partners Become Lifelong Friends
Hadley Kyle, a volunteer in Michoacán, México in 2006, shares how her AMIGOS experience led her to a completely unexpected lifelong friendship. I…
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Defining Leadership: An Interview with Jorge Poveda
Jorge Poveda, a former AMIGOS Youth Ambassadors Program Coordinator and Associate Project Director, shares his experience building young leaders as well as how to…
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Mi Casa Es Su Casa
Choose to be a part of something bigger and impact a young person’s life by immersing them in your world. Here are some testimonials…
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