Appalachia

Fulbright and Amizade renew partnership

It is our pleasure to announce that Amizade and the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program,...

Glimpses of a spring break season with Amizade

We’re almost at the end of this year’s spring break, and so far, Amizade couldn’t be happier. Following an inspiring...

New partnership between The Fulbright Program and Amizade to engage 12 Fulbrighters in Appalachia.

In March 2016, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will sponsor six Fulbright Foreign Student...

How Does Amizade Build New Partnerships?

We’re often asked the question, “How does Amizade build new community partnerships around the world?” There’s a quick response that...

Appalachia Site Director Nate Siggers wins $3,000 for entrepreneur pitch

We are proud to share that Appalachia Site Director, Nate Siggers, has been awarded a cash prize from Williamson Health...

Service-Learning in Appalachia with First Parish Youth: Part 2

This summer, 60 members of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church traveled from Arlington, Massachusetes to one of Amizade's newest sites in Williamson, West Virginia. Throughout their week in Appalachia, the group is serving and learning together with Amizade's community partner, Sustainable Williamson, as well as other local community members and groups. Check out some of the highlights of their trip so far!

Service-Learning in Appalachia with First Parish Youth

Amizade in Appalachia!

Amizade is thrilled to announce that we are expanding our program offerings; this time into our own region of Appalachia!