Defining Leadership: An Interview with Jorge Poveda
Jorge Poveda, a former AMIGOS Youth Ambassadors Program Coordinator and Associate Project Director, shares his experience building young leaders as well as how to…
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Mi Casa Es Su Casa
Choose to be a part of something bigger and impact a young person’s life by immersing them in your world. Here are some testimonials…
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Reflections from the Gap Year Association Annual Conference
AMIGOS National Outreach Manager Erin Aucar attended the Association for Experiential Education and the Gap Year Association Annual Conference this year. Here are her…
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Why We Need Sea Turtles
Everyone who has seen Finding Nemo knows how adorable sea turtles are. From their sweet little faces to their adorable flippers, they are definitely…
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Giving Tuesday 101
During the holiday season, we have special days for shopping – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On #GivingTuesday, we have a day for giving…
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Becoming the Best Version of Myself
Millions of high school students are unaware of how we have the power to create change in our communities. I was one of them.…
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Laughing Your Way to Understanding
Marion Gibson, a two-time AMIGOS alumna, shares how her second summer abroad taught her the power of laughter to bridge language barriers and what…
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Microenterprises in Rural Communities
When you google the word “microenterprise,” you might get a lot about startups and small companies. However, when you travel to Latin America with…
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The Benefits of Unplugging
Every day, we spend hours glued to a screen. But what happens if you put the phone away and take a break from technology?…
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2018 Contest Winners
Each year, we invite our alumni to send in photos, videos, and blog posts from their summer with AMIGOS. Staff choose their favorites from…
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