AMIGOS was featured in the Wall Street Journal on January 30, 2021. The article focuses on opportunities for teens to study, live, and volunteer in Costa Rica this year and … Read More
AMIGOS and Tufts University Launch Virtual Gap Semester
Posted by April Hearne
HOUSTON, TX., July 2, 2020 — Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) and Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life are proud to announce a new virtual gap experience for … Read More
AMIGOS Alumna is 2020 PA of the Year
Posted by lyoung
Nicole Dettman (’90, ’91, ’93) is the American Academy of PAs Physician Assistant of the Year! Nicole credits her interest in health to her summers spent in Costa Rica, Brazil, … Read More
AMIGOS Creates Community Impact Project
Posted by lyoung
HOUSTON, TX. — May 7, 2020 — Houston nonprofit Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is proud to announce their very first virtual program, the Community Impact Project. This six week … Read More
Sara Nathan Discusses How to Talk to Your Teen About COVID-19
Posted by lyoung
AMIGOS President & CEO Sara Nathan joined Houston’s Fox 26 News to discuss how to talk to teens about COVID-19. She shares what it means to be a global citizen, … Read More
Runner Dorn Wenninger takes on challenge of 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
Posted by lyoung
Dorn Wenninger became a member of the Intercontinental Marathon Club in February when he finished his seventh marathon on 7 continents in 7 days. When running through the finish line … Read More
Amigos de las Americas celebrates 50th
Posted by lyoung
Since 1965, AMIGOS has run safe, immersive volunteer programs in Latin America. On our 50th anniversary, we reflect on our history and our evolution as an organization. AMIGOS was founded … Read More