This blog post was written by Jonathan Zúñiga Granados, the president of Casa de la Juventud, one of our partner organizations in Costa Rica. He reflects on the impact of … Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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