Seeing myself for the first time
In 2010, Ruby Maddox, a student majoring in Public Policy in Urban Communities and Political Science, wanted to connect her…
Archive for February 27, 2019 | Amizade
Community Engagement: an International Journey
Introducing the Hill District Global Engagement Coalition! Pittsburgh’s youth are making international connections as part of this new initiative to…
Believe in the power of global education
On November 27th, Amizade participated in Give Big Pittsburgh, the annual day of giving in the city of bridges organized…
Here, take the microphone
In today’s increasingly connected world, methods of communication are quickly evolving. Social media, while criticized for devaluing face-to-face human interaction,…
Apply for the Global Social Action Accelerator
Amizade is beyond excited to announce the launch of our newest initiative: The Global Social Action Accelerator! As part of…
Announcing the third year of Fulbright-Amizade in Appalachia
It is our great pleasure to announce that Amizade and the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange…
There was more mud today!
Amizade volunteer Chelsea Watts is in Puerto Rico learning about the rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Maria and helping to restore the mangrove wetlands.
Serving to Learn: Personal and Cultural Shifts
This past winter, Sammie Walker, a grad student at Slippery Rock University traveled to Amizade’s site in Bolivia for a season…
Help Make Global Education for All
Dear friends, For the last several years, Amizade has looked in the mirror and felt conflicted by what it sees….
YAPSA Stories 2: Learning from a unique perspective
In October of 2017, Amizade welcomed a group of high schools students and adult mentors from Peru, for the third…