La Carta Category: What's Happening

Aidan joined the AMIGOS Gap Program in Cuenca, Ecuador. After returning to the U.S. a bit sooner than expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he wanted to find a way to keep up his Spanish. This inspired him to create his own language exchange program, a group of Spanish and English speakers who are trying … Read More

Dear AMIGOS Family, It has been an incredibly powerful time as communities across the world unite in protest against systemic racism and violence following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others. I am inspired by all who are coming together to stand up and call for action. This is a moment … Read More

AMIGOS stands in solidarity with the movement against racism and injustice. And we recognize we have a long way to go. Every day, we work to provide space for young people to connect across cultures and create positive change in their communities. But this is not enough. We can and must be better. We commit … Read More

We are excited to announce that AMIGOS received a grant from the AllPeopleBeHappy Foundation to advance programming opportunities for Latin American students! Through the foundation’s Fellows Program, Costa Rica Coordinator Nicol Chinchilla will be piloting new initiatives in the Pérez Zeledón region of Costa Rica. Originally from Pérez Zeledón, Nicol considers herself a change-maker, passionate … Read More

To the AMIGOS Community: In 1965, AMIGOS launched a movement of people committed to sharing responsibility for our global community. Today, as communities across the world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, this work is more important than ever. Since suspending our 2020 volunteer abroad programs through the summer, we have spoken with many students whose … Read More

Just a few months left until summer is here! Our 2020 Amigos are getting excited for the adventure waiting for them in Latin America. Here are this week’s “Amigos of the Week” for March 9, 2020. This blog series highlights some of the incredible students joining us this summer. Here are this week’s Amigos: ASHLIE … Read More

[UPDATED] Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: A Message from AMIGOS We have made difficult decision to suspend AMIGOS 2020 Summer Programs and the Spring Gap Program in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For our most recent statement, please click here.   Updated March 16, 2020   AMIGOS is actively monitoring the development of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). … Read More

AMIGOS announced that longtime supporters Scott and Cathi Roberts have pledged a gift of $250,000 to the organization. Their contribution, which will be spread across five years, is helping to fund the Partnerships Initiative within the 2020–2022 Strategic Plan. The Roberts’ gift will bolster the Partnership Fund for financial assistance, which provides funding for students … Read More

Are you excited for summer yet? Our 2020 Amigos definitely are! Here is our “Amigos of the Week” for February 24, 2020. This blog series highlights some of the awesome students joining us this summer. Here are this week’s Amigos: Guadalupe “Lupita” Project: Santa Elena, Ecuador Location: San Diego, CA Favorite food: Pancit, a Filipino … Read More

Summer is getting closer, and our 2020 Amigos are already starting to pack for their adventures! We are so excited to showcase some of these young leaders heading to Latin America this summer with  “Amigos of the Week,” a blog series highlighting some of the awesome students joining us this summer. Here are this week’s … Read More