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AMIGOS Results of Last Year

AMIGOS carefully evaluates the impact and results of our programs on our host communities and volunteers alike. Read more about our evaluation process here.

Watch this video depicting some of the the results of last summer:

 

Overall Participation in Summer Programs

 

Volunteer and Latin American youth participation in 2012 Summer Programs:

668

 

International Volunteer (From the U.S.) 

121

 

Project Staff (Seasonal)

298

 

Host communities served

30

 

Partner Agencies Served          

602

 

Local Volunteers trained in Latin America

38

 

National Volunteers (from host countries) 

6

 

International Volunteers (from Latin America) 

6

 

Latin American Project Staff

Home Improvement Projects

Projects carried out with families:

245

 

Latrines constructed (1,016 beneficiaries)

295

 

Fuel-efficient stoves constructed (1,171 beneficiaries)

252

 

Family gardens planted (1,224 beneficiaries)

230

 

Water-related projects (425 beneficiaries)

 

Community Improvement

Projects carried out with community groups:

11,874

 

Trees planted 

96

 

Community/School gardens planted 

8

 

Collaborative murals created 

184

 

Environmental improvement efforts, including trash pickups 

234

 

Community centers, clinics, schools built or renovated

72

 

Playgrounds and parks built or improved 

7

 

Libraries established 

740

 

Books donated

17

 

Water projects 

 

Community Capacity Building

Projects carried out with children, women and community organizations:

8,634

 

Hours of educational workshops held with children and young people 

1,235.5

 

Hours of educational workshops held with adults 

1,229.5

 

Hours of community fundraisers 

364

 

Hours of technology training workshops and activities 

Amigos de las Américas

5618 Star Lane | Houston, Texas 77057
(713) 782-5290 | (800) 231-7796
F: (713) 782-9267 | info@amigoslink.org

Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) hosts programs for young adults to volunteer abroad. AMIGOS' volunteer opportunities focus on youth leadership training and community development in Latin America.

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