Apr12
Posted by Jamaica Spring Break
Today was Sport’s Day! All of us went to the Galloway ECI to support the kids. I was excited for them because I had been watching them train all week. All of them were clad and shining I their team colors. The students raced to see who could count correctly and write their names the fastest. Unfortunately team yellow did not win. It seemed every child’s parent came out to cheer them on. It was a big local event. People were selling candy and water. Parents and relatives were yelling at the little athletes to run faster.
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Apr10
Posted by Jamaica Spring Break
Today I spent my second day volunteering at Galloway ECI, a preschool for ages 3-5. The children were so wonderful and friendly! The school day starts with a neat time called “devotion”. A few of the students , assisted by a teacher, lead religious songs and the Jamaican national anthem, recite courtesy words like “please” and “thank you”, and name the parishes of Jamaica.
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Apr05
Posted by Tanzania Spring Semester
Think for a minute about something you have that you take for granted every day. You probably thought of something like water,food, or shelter. These are all necessary for existence, but what about other things like having the opportunity to receive an education or have a job where your safety is a priority?
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Mar21
Posted by Jamaica Spring Break
As I sit with five other members of the Amizade Jamaica Spring Break group the night before we are supposed to leave, a mix of feelings are surrounds us all. We are nervous, apprehensive, excited, exhausted, scared, and happy. We don’t know what to expect, but we all realize that this is going to be an experience that we will never forget.
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Feb29
Posted by Tanzania Spring Semester
Two weeks ago, we – a group of 8 students from universities across the United States—arrived in Kampala, Uganda. Each of us carrieda different story of how we found ourselves half-way across the world. As we have moved to our new home in rural Tanzania, our stories have begun to weave together, and we continue to braid in the new strands of all the people we meet.
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Feb17
Posted by Allie
Are you looking for an opportunity to act locally? Do you want to do your part to make a difference globally? Are you an Amizade alumnus that wants to continue to support Amizade’s global endeavors? The perfect opportunity is coming this spring: in April Amizade will hold its 5th Annual Water Walk—in Pittsburgh on Saturday, April 7 and in Morgantown, WV on Saturday, April 21. Join us and walk for a purpose.
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Apr08
Posted by Sara
Please join Amizade, this weekend- April 9th and 10th- for the 4th annual Water Walk in Pittsburgh, PA and Morgantown, WV. This annual event raises awarnes about global water issues in addition…
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May27
Posted by Amizade
In a region torn by conflict for many of the past several decades, Amizade cooperates with organizations dedicated to Peacemaking, Reconciliation, and Youth Development. Though Belfast and the surrounding counties…
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Apr29
Posted by Amizade
Pittsburgh, March 22, 2009 – More than 250 Pittsburgh students and community members walked in solidarity with the 1.1 billion people living without access to clean water in the developing…
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Jan07
Posted by Amizade
Are you considering traveling abroad for spring break, passionate about volunteer work, or simply looking for a new experience? Amizade has great opportunities for you. This spring, Amizade has two…
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