Puerto Rico

AllPeopleBeHappy Announces Newest Round of Impact Funding

The Impact Committee recently voted to support a new group of six projects that continue to deepen and expand the...

Caras con Causa and AllPeopleBeHappy Work Together to Address Quality of Life for the Elderly

Caras con Causa’s latest impact project, Abus con Causa, reflects a different but equally vital dimension of community care: ensuring...

Carrying Clemente’s Legacy

It was a true honor to recently host our third annual Clemente Week of Service, welcoming a group of youth...

Caras con Causa and AllPeopleBeHappy Work Together on Urban Reforestation

Caras con Causa and AllPeopleBeHappy have partnered on many experience programs over the last decade. Now, we’re thrilled to know...

Awesome Program Alert! Bolivia-Puerto Rico Youth Exchange

Earlier this year, through the support of a generous donation, Amizade had an exciting opportunity to host a brand new...

Travel: Expectations Vs. Reality

This blog is written by Amizade’s program coordinator Nick Grimes. After growing up in Mobile, Alabama, Nick joined the Army...

Understanding virtual service-learning: the Board in action

Amizade Board member Julia Posteraro shares her thoughts on her recent Amizade VSL experience. After several years of trying to...

Partnering with Fulbright for Virtual Service Week

This article was written by Amizade, and it was originally published on the Fulbright Program blog. It is reposted here...

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...

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...

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.

Support our community partner Caras this Holiday season

Support Caras’ educational programs in Puerto Rico by buying supplies on Amazon! In September, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico leaving...