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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 truly…
Read MoreMicroenterprises 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 AMIGOS,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Unplugging
Everyday, we spend hours glued to screen. But what happens if you put the phone away and take a break from technology? Many students who…
Read MoreCuy Farming 101
When you think about farms, the animals that come to mind are probably cows, sheep, horses. But what about guinea pigs? Guinea pig – or…
Read MoreDía de los Muertos
Living Abroad, What's Happening
You’ve probably seen the colorful skulls and flowers that surface around Halloween every year, but did you know there’s much more to them than candy?…
Read More2nd 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 wonderful…
Read MoreAmigos de las Américas Prioritizes Community in the San Francisco Bay Area with New Director
Our Community, What's Happening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amigos de las Américas Prioritizes Community in the San Francisco Bay Area with New Director SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 25, 2018) — AMIGOS…
Read More5 Reasons to Be a Host Family
Our Community, Youth Ambassadors
It’s amazing to go on international adventures, but what if you could bring the adventure to you? Becoming a host family for the Youth Ambassadors…
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