Program OverviewAMIGOS Volunteers conduct community health and development projects in Latin America in partnership with international development agencies, local non-profit and government agencies and host communities. Participants live with host families and work in groups of 2-3 AMIGOS Volunteers per community, providing a unique opportunity to experience Latin America in a very personal way. Overarching Project Goal for all AMIGOS Projects:To build leadership and life skills of youth in the Americas through exchange, civic engagement, and collaborative community development. Overarching Objectives: 1. Increase active youth involvement in communities
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“I feel privileged and honored to be a part of this great organization. AMIGOS has the ‘right stuff’. It’s a phenomenal organization that year after year just gets better. I have seen the marvelous change that the organization made in my son and I want other kids to have that experience.” –Susan Green Cooksey, AMIGOS Board Member and Parent |

