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The Adventure Begins

Discover C participants have made it to their community stays after a busy few days of training, orientation, and getting to know each other.…
Field Notes
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Pajonal

The word Pajonal refers to the type of leaf people used to come to this area to find to use when building their houses.…
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Waiting on the Sun to go Down

Despedida from Community, Debriefing, Panama City and Departure Back Home     Our project is coming to an end and we do not want…
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Session C Arrival

Discover AMIGOS Session C Volunteers arrived safely in Panama, accompanied by AMIGOS staff. They will now begin country-specific orientation. Here’s a photo of the…
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Three Cheers for All the Participants!

Last week was busy with planning and practicing and on Saturday the 4th all their hard work paid off. The presentations were amazing. Some…
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Getting Out Into Community

As a member of senior staff, I rarely have the opportunity to work in the field. My job involves managing our budget, collaborating with…
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Shades of Green

Week Four: Fiesta Ambiental at Reserva Montuosa (Chepo, Azuero) Participants officially passed the halfway point of their journey in Azuero, Panama and, to celebrate…
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Life is Made of Moments

What was that you said? Life is made of moments… This summer has had its challenges, but here in Chimborazo, participants are determined to…
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On Bravery and Making an Impact

After a nearly 100 degree day, when the sun was setting and the heat was starting to dissolve into the night, my male partner…
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New Experiences

This blog was written by Jack, a Project Supervisor. This last week, the wonderful and vivacious participants of Session B arrived in their communities!…
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