What are Alternatives to College after High School? Going straight from high school graduation to starting college isn’t for everyone. Just because it’s a common path doesn’t mean it’s the … Read More

A special afternoon with AMIGOS: 2022 Lifelong Leaders Luncheon Annual Houston Benefit Recap     The 2022 Lifelong Leaders Luncheon Annual Houston Benefit was a great success! More than 200 guests … Read More

Summer 2022: Resuming our Relationship with Honduras Honduras was the first country where AMIGOS programming took place in 1965 in the regions of Cortés, Santa Bárbara, Lempira, Copán, and Ocotepeque. … Read More

What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think about Nicaragua?  Throughout the years, the media has put a spotlight on this country’s challenges. But underneath … Read More

What We Learned in the Last Two Years Two years ago today, on March 16, 2020, AMIGOS announced the full suspension of all volunteer programs for the first time in … Read More

There are lots of summer vacations during our teenage years that we never forget about. The sun is shining, you are reading by the pool, hanging out with friends, maybe … Read More

Returning to Homestays in 2022 After careful consideration in consult with our local partner agency, Medical Director, host community contacts, and Health, Safety, and Risk team, AMIGOS has decided to … Read More

On Investment in Communities with Eric Donnelly In 2021, Capital Plus Financial committed $169,500 over a four-year span to Amigos de las Américas’ (AMIGOS) Social Impact Accelerator Program: Powered by Capital … Read More

As we head into the third calendar year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s understandable to feel stuck, frustrated, or hopeless. But in the spirit of a new year, we wanted … Read More

Ethical Volunteering and Living Out Our Values What is ethical volunteering? From our President & CEO Sara Nathan: “There’s a lot of skepticism about community service when people leave their … Read More