There’s only one month left before our first Amigos are headed into the field, and we are so excited! To showcase some of these incredible young leaders heading to Latin … Read More

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 … Read More

When you’re trying to get ready for college, you’ll often hear people talking about the benefits of “community service.” Either you have a required number of hours or you’re told … Read More

When you think of New Year’s Eve traditions in the United States, what typically comes to mind is watching the ball drop at midnight with your family or friends. But … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More

When you think about farms, the animals that come to mind are probably cows, sheep, horses, and…guinea pigs?   Guinea pig – or cuy in South America – are one … 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 … Read More