A Tree Grows in Williamson: Seeking Sustainability in Appalachia
This article was originally published on The Fulbright Program blog and is republished here with their permission. Back in May,…
Archive for August 12, 2019 | Amizade
Alumni Impact: An Inspiring Alternative Break in Puerto Rico
In March 2019, Emersen Dodge, a Physiology and Spanish major from the University of Wyoming, traveled to Puerto Rico as…
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…
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…