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  • AMIGOS in the Wall Street Journal

    Posted by lyoung

    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

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