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What is Cuy?


What is Cuy? Cuy, also known as guinea pig, is a small domesticated rodent native to South America. It is often raised for its meat,…

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Julia Cedarholm, Rising Social Entrepreneur Award Winner

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Julia Cedarholm, Rising Social Entrepreneur Award Winner This year, AMIGOS launched our first-ever Rising Social Entrepreneur Award for an outstanding alumnus. Julia Cedarholm (’11, ’12,…

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Chelsea and Elizabeth: 10+ Years of AMIGOS Friendship


  Chelsea and Elizabeth: 10+ Years of AMIGOS Friendship     Chelsea Till did AMIGOS in Ecuador back in 2011. As happens with most students,…

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5 Fun New Year’s Traditions in Latin America


Have you ever wondered how Latin American countries celebrate the New Year? Here are 5 fun traditions carried out by families as they say “adiós”…

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Interview with Linda Ganzini


Interview with Portland Chapter Board Member Linda Ganzini We talked to Portland Chapter board member Linda Ganzini about her role in chairing the subcommittees on…

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A Conversation with Chris Weekley


Chris Weekley is the current President at David Weekley Homes, one of the largest privately held home builders in America. The story of David Weekley…

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Spotlight on Board Chair Kevin Lanier


Spotlight on Board Chair Kevin Lanier We are excited to share the perspectives of the AMIGOS Board of Directors, including how they came to be…

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Annual Houston Benefit Raises an Inspiring $110,000


A special afternoon with AMIGOS: 2022 Lifelong Leaders Luncheon Annual Houston Benefit Recap     The 2022 Lifelong Leaders Luncheon Annual Houston Benefit was a great…

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Power of Partnerships – Growing AMIGOS in 2023


Power of Partnerships – Growing AMIGOS in 2023 AMIGOS has officially launched our 2023 Summer Programs. Our outreach teams are hard at work connecting with…

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