Northern Ireland

Idiot Parents, Champion Travelers, and a Very Hot Planet: Reflections from a Trip Around the World in 67 Days (with Children)

by Brandon Blache-Cohen 20 years ago I had the incredible opportunity to circle the globe as a university student. It...

Why GSL matters: a summer for the books

Daniel Alexander is Amizade’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Originally from Brazil, Daniel shares a story of a group of youth...

The Amizade Talk Show is here to stay

What started as a way to push Amizade’s Solidarity Campaign further turned into a lively chance to stay connected with...

From Belfast to Pittsburgh: My Internship with Amizade

This post was written by Amizade’s Global Projects Intern, Tierna McConnell. She shares her reflections on her time living and...

One country is trying to make GSL for everyone

No longer should life-changing global education opportunities be only for the privileged few. Check out how Northern Ireland is trying to...

Going Abroad—And Bringing the Lessons Back Home

This article was written by Natalie Orenstein and first appeared on remakelearning.org. Republished with permission. In Pittsburgh’s Hill District, teenagers...

Amizade’s March Madness

1. APPALACHIA: In March, around 50 participants worked with Sustainable Williamson to build replicable strategies...

Hear Me Project Engages Northern Irish Youth

Have you heard? Amizade’s Northern Ireland Groups have worked in collaboration with Hear Me, an audio platform for student voices...

As I waited in JFK airport for my group to arrive after their long journey from Belfast to New York City, I wondered how I would recognize them as they sauntered through the doorway. Then the light bulb went off, and I realized from this point forward I would know these guys from their strong Northern Irish accents and their gregarious conversations.

World AIDS Day 2010

Today, December 1st, 2010, marks the 22nd annual World AIDS Day. Today campaigners around the world will stage marches, events,...

Amizade Opportunities in Northern Ireland

In a region torn by conflict for many of the past several decades, Amizade cooperates with organizations dedicated to Peacemaking,...