Sep06
Posted by Sara
Washington D.C., as we all know, is the capital city of the United States of America, a country that stands for freedom and possibilities, where anything imaginable is doable, a city that, for many, represents the American Dream. Here, Amizade volunteers serve and learn with the homeless and hungry, gaining a new perspective on the Nation’s Capitol.
Sep01
Posted by Sara
When Amizade volunteers travel to Bolivia, they are welcomed by the stunning landscape that is the Bolivian Andes. High and magnificent snow-capped mountains surround, offering breathtaking views in every direction. Amizade volunteers have the thrilling opportunity to ascend these lofty elevations as they journey to the heights of Cochabamba and the even more elevated La Paz during programs in Bolivia.
Aug29
Posted by Sara
On August 31, 2011, Amizade will welcome for the first time a delegation of 6 individuals from Santarém. From Amizade’s point of view, the delegation represents a powerful advance in the hope for bilateral exchange. West Virginia University is a central player in the realization of this vision. In May of 2010, Amizade’s site director in Brazil, Nathan Darity, hosted Mike Lastinger, Associate Provost for International Academic Affairs and George Lies, Grants Administrator for the Office of International Programs both of West Virginia University, for a three-day visit composed of meeting with local universities. The visit opened doors to negations about university-level exchange of students and professors. Now, 15 months later, members of the academic community in Santarém are traveling to the US in the hopes of clarifying a mechanism for exchange as well as exploring opportunities for international research and collaboration.
Aug25
Posted by Sara
Imagine touring a Ghanaian rain forest, witnessing the incredible plants and wildlife that surround. Primates swing from branch to branch, a vast array of colorful birds soar through the sky, and vibrant flowers materialize amongst the immensity of green. With each new step on your trek through the dense foliage, a unique and exciting sight appears. Now imagine that your winding your way through the forest canopy over a hundred feet above the floor below!
Aug24
Posted by Sara
Puerto Morelos is a quaint little town, but one that is truly divided. A major four-lane highway that stretches North to South paralleling the sandy shoreline and connecting the famous tourist destinations along the Mayan Rivera also separates the town into two distinct sections.
Aug22
Posted by Dillon
Narrow streets fill the historical city of Stone Town, located on the island of Zanzibar off the coast of the Tanzanian mainland. Most are too narrow for automobiles and are…
Aug17
Posted by Dillon
An exciting annual celebration has just recently reached its end near Cochabamba, Bolivia! The Virgin of Urkupiña festival is an exuberant Bolivian celebration full of colorful dancing, parades, and rituals…
Aug15
Posted by Dillon
From 1942 to the end of World War II, more than 400 courageous men from the Navajo Nation answered the call of duty, and were recruited by the U.S. Marine…
Aug11
Posted by Brandon
Service is a broad concept, one that has multitudes of variations and can be performed in a myriad of ways. It can involve anything from simply picking up litter in…
Aug09
Posted by Dillon
Imagine a world without computers, a far away place with no access to the Internet. A person would have no way to “tweet” what was on their mind, or to…