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"Amigos De Las Americas Program Is Changing Lives In Third World Countries"

AMIGOS program in Tucson offers young people a chance to make a difference in the world.

By Lauren Burgoyne

Published on KOLD NEWS 13 on September 12, 2007

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Tucson — The Amigos De Las Americas Program is giving local students the chance to partner with young adults from all over the country to change lives in Latin America.

Tucson is one of 27 chapters throughout the U.S. It  gives students the opportunity to live in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, or Paraguay for 5 to 8 weeks during their summer vacations.

While in the Latin American countries, students will live with host families and work very closely within the community.

During their stay students will teach students, build houses and help the community achieve particular goals.
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“The projects, explanatory materials, logistical support, training and support provided both in the U.S. and in country were all of excellent quality. Aliza had a terrific, life-altering experience.”

–Roberta de Araujo, Parent of a Volunteer