After extensive consideration and months of planning, we have decided to offer in-person programs in Latin America and the U.S. for summer 2021. We made this decision because we believe … Read More
Civic Action Gap Semester: So Much More Than a Class
By: Georgia S. Describing the Civic Action Gap Semester as just a class, with lectures and homework, is an understatement. It is so much more than a class. After deciding … Read More
A Thanksgiving Message in an Uncertain Time
A message from AMIGOS President & CEO, Sara Nathan Dear AMIGOS Family, What can I say about this year that hasn’t already been said? In the past few months, … Read More
Alice’s Experience with the Civic Action Gap Semester
Alice is a participant this fall in the Civic Action Gap Semester, an exciting partnership program in collaboration with the Tufts University Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life. Coming … Read More
AMIGOS Programming in 2020: Celebrating Innovation
In 2020, AMIGOS de las americas faced the most challenging moment of change the organization has ever seen. In March of 2020, for the first time in our 55-year history, … Read More
A Final Goodbye to Star Lane
In September, AMIGOS bid farewell to the property that was home to our National Office for 42 years. Star Lane, as it was fondly called, was the beloved long-time facility … Read More
9 Ways You Can Do Conservation Work Right Now
October 2020 When you hear the words environmental conservation, what do you think of? Cue the dreamy tropical music filled with ukuleles and marimbas. Aerial shots of beautiful landscapes with … Read More
Gap Program Alum Creates Virtual Language Exchange
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 … Read More
CEO Memo: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CEO Memo: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dear AMIGOS Family, It has been an incredibly powerful time as communities across the world unite in protest against systemic racism and violence following … Read More
Standing in Solidarity Against Racism and Injustice
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 … Read More