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Everyday is a great day to celebrate your friends, but did you know there’s an official day to celebrate your favorite people? Día de Amistad, or International Friendship Day, is a holiday celebrated around the world. The date may change depending on where you’re celebrating, but the official date recognized by the United Nations is … Read More

When you’re trying to get ready for college, you’ll often hear people talking about “community service.” Either you have a required number of hours or you’re told it will look great on your applications. But what is community service anyway? And why do we need it? Community service is volunteering to help out other people … Read More

When you think of New Year’s Eve in the United States, what typically comes to mind is watching the ball drop at midnight with your family or friends. But are people all around the world doing the same thing? Here are a few of the interesting traditions from Latin America to help you ring in … Read More

AMIGOS National Outreach Manager Erin Aucar attended the Association for Experiential Education and the Gap Year Association Annual Conference this year. Here are her favorite moments and takeaways from her experience. “Changed people create change” – Cecilia Polanco, UNC Global Fellow Gap Alum, Pupusas for Education Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS) envisions a world in … Read More

Everyone who has seen Finding Nemo knows how adorable sea turtles are. From their sweet little faces to their adorable flippers, they are definitely a favorite among the sea creature lovers of the world. But did you know they are also great for the oceans and beaches they inhabit? Sea turtles have been around for … Read More

During the holiday season, we have special days for shopping – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On #GivingTuesday, we have a day for giving back.   About #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Always the Tuesday … Read More

When you google the word “microenterprise,” you might get a lot about startups and small companies. However, when you travel to Latin America with AMIGOS, microenterprise takes on a completely new definition. In rural communities, microenterprises are business endeavors started by the community, for the community. Typically, these are family run, allowing one or two … Read More

When you think about farms, the animals that come to mind are probably cows, sheep, horses. But what about guinea pigs? Guinea pig – or cuy in South America – are one of the most rewarding animals to raise throughout the Americas. They are seen as a delicacy, especially in Peru and Ecuador, served primarily … Read More

You’ve probably seen the colorful skulls and flowers that surface around Halloween every year, but did you know there’s much more to them than candy? They are a part of Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multi-day holiday from November 1–2 that celebrates life and death. … Read More

Our 2nd Annual Breakfast to Benefit AMIGOS on October 24, 2018 was a huge success, raising nearly $60,000. More than 200 guests enjoyed a wonderful morning at the Houston Country Club. Art Rascon, our Master of Ceremonies kicked off the morning, introducing AMIGOS President and CEO Sara Nathan, who spoke about her own time abroad … Read More