AMIGOS training takes place at the beginning of all our programs and is a crucial component of every project. Throughout the year, we develop and refine our training curriculum for … Read More
54 Years, 28,000 Alumni, and Counting
May 18, 2018 Today, AMIGOS operates in 9 countries throughout the Americas. More than 650 teens and young adults will participate in our programs this year. And we have … Read More
Behind the Scenes: World Marathon Challenge
AMIGOS alumni are not ones to shy away from a challenge. Getting out of your comfort zone and traveling to a new country are two essential parts of the AMIGOS … Read More
7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days
Dorn Wenninger Runs for AMIGOS 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days AMIGOS alumni do some pretty incredible things. Five-time alum Dorn Wenninger is getting ready to run … Read More
Shared Goals: How AMIGOS Partners with Educators
Did you know that AMIGOS offers professional development for educators? In July 2017, fifteen educators from the Byram Hills School District from Armonk, New York spanning numerous disciplines, came together … Read More
Hurricane Harvey AMIGOS Update
UPDATE: August 31st, 2017 Dear Amigos, As we communicated on Tuesday and as you have seen in the news, Houston and its surrounding communities have been experiencing an unprecedented tragedy … Read More
Standing strong with our partners in Latin America
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 for social change. Our mission … Read More
Partner Spotlight: The World Affairs Council of Austin
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 cross cultural communication and understanding, … Read More
AMIGOS Then and Now…
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 electricity and no running water. … Read More