AMIGOS Mission

Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) builds partnerships to empower young leaders, advance community development and strengthen multicultural understanding in the Americas.

Vision

AMIGOS operates quality, youth-led programs throughout the Americas which improve the health and well-being of millions. Supported by a vigorous network of Pan-American chapters and partner agencies and a sound financial base, youth from diverse backgrounds and from throughout the Americas challenge themselves and expand their world view by participating in self-directed, meaningful service with communities different from their own.

Core Values

AMIGOS Values:

  • Leadership by youth
  • Health and safety of our Volunteers and Project Staff
  • Respect in all of our relationships
  • High quality programs developed with and relevant to the communities we serve
  • Programs that transform both youth and communities
AMIGOS Voices

“Both our children left Houston as fun-loving, typical teenagers and returned from their AMIGOS experience with new-found confidence and maturity and a real sense of what life is like beyond our community.”

–Leslie Miller, Parent of two Volunteers