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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 Amistad,…

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Benefits of Community Service

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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 number…

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Getting Out of Your Element: An Interview with Felipe De los Santos

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Former AMIGOS Youth Ambassador and Mentor, Project Supervisor, and Associate Project Director Felipe De los Santos shares his experience getting out of his element and…

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4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Panama This Summer


Panama may be a country that brings to mind hats and a big canal, but there is so much more to this vibrant and diverse…

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The Power of Collaboration

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AMIGOS Managing Director of Marketing and Communications and alumna April Hearne shares about her experience with AMIGOS in Mexico in 2008. She discusses the sustainability…

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Alumni Interview: Maren Walsh’s Experience Abroad

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Maren Walsh, an AMIGOS alum and former AMIGOS project supervisor, shares her most impactful experiences abroad and how AMIGOS has changed her life, as well…

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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 with…

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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 to…

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When Partners Become Lifelong Friends

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Hadley Kyle, a volunteer in Michoacán, México in 2006, shares how her AMIGOS experience led her to a completely unexpected lifelong friendship.   I first…

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