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Amigos, The Organization
![]() The Founding of AMIGOS |
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The Evolution of AMIGOS |
![]() Impact on Youth Leaders |
![]() Building Global Citizens |
![]() "If I had not done AMIGOS..." |
With over 44 years of collaborating with our Latin American
partners, AMIGOS has greatly contributed to the community development
in the countries in which we have been privileged to work. Through all
those years, the focus of our projects has changed with the needs of
our host communities, but the compassionate spirit at the heart of
AMIGOS has not.The below figures represent highlights of the combined
results from all our years in Latin America.
1965 - 2009
The below figures represent highlighted accomplishments of the combined results from all our years in Latin America:
Family Health Projects
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Immunizations administered |
7,917,580 |
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Latrines constructed |
37,352 |
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Animals vaccinated against rabies |
470,576 |
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Fuel-efficient stoves constructed |
4,823 |
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Hand-washing facilities constructed |
4,415 |
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Water storage tanks constructed |
2,848 |
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Grain storage sheds constructed |
1,663 |
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Family gardens planted |
2,061 |
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Homes improvements |
3,009 |
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Toothbrushes/dental kits distributed |
1,551,148 |
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Oral rehydration therapy |
61,894 |
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Medical, nutrition & |
63,904 |
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Eyeglasses distributed |
51,682 |
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Audiological exams conducted |
5,713 |
Community Health Projects
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Trees planted |
277,084 |
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Community/school gardens planted |
7,155 |
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Community centers, |
2,342 |
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Health education sessions conducted |
107,543 |
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Environmental improvement efforts & trash pick-ups |
2,700 |
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Playgrounds and parks |
849 |
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Community groups formed |
1,544 |






