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Summer in Barranquilla: The Beginning
Participants have arrived for their summer in Barranquilla! The first participants of the summer have arrived in the field! Barranquilla, Colombia Project Director Matteo has been…
Gap Year in Nicaragua: Emma’s Perspective
Gap Year with AMIGOS in Nicaragua Taking a gap year or semester is an increasingly popular route for high school graduates to gain skills and…
Standing strong with our partners in Latin America
Our Community, What's Happening
Dear Amigos, For over 51 years, Amigos de las Américas has been committed to creating a world where each young person becomes a life-long catalyst…
Partner Spotlight: The World Affairs Council of Austin
Our Community, What's Happening
AMIGOS is excited to announce a new partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin. Their programs and events, which focus on student involvement in…
AMIGOS Then and Now…
Alumni Stories, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Our Community, Summer Program
Reflections from Joe Crownover As a volunteer in 1990 just after AMIGOS celebrated its 25th anniversary, I lived in a mud brick house with no…
Lauren Antosz: From AMIGOS to Fulbright Ambassador
Alumni Spotlight, Nicaragua, Summer Program
You might be reading the AMIGOS blog wondering, “Why should I do AMIGOS?” And I’m glad you asked. Quite honestly, some of the best journeys…
The Unforgettable Impact of a Host Family
Alumni Stories, Nicaragua, Storytelling, Summer Program
Eleanor spent 7 weeks on an AMIGOS program in Nicaragua. Here, she speaks about her relationship with her host family. I had lots of expectations…
Alumni Spotlight: Marit Frost
Alumni Spotlight, Nicaragua, Summer Program
“It is not even 12, and I have already had 6 cups of coffee. My host sister has decided that that is an ample amount…
Alumni Spotlight: Award-winning filmmaker Jeff Zimbalist
AMIGOS has been around for over 55 years and now has more than 30,000 almuni. There are a lot of incredible people who have participated…