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Amigos, The Organization

by Webmaster — last modified Thursday, April 08, 2010, 09:46 PM

2010 Project Map 


Amigos International Website

 

The History of Amigos

 

Mission & Values

 

      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.


Highlighted Accomplishments 1965 - 2008

Family Health Projects

  • Immunizations administered

7,917,580
  • Latrines constructed

37,134
  • Animals vaccinated against rabies

470,576
  • Fuel-efficient stoves constructed

4,595
  • Hand-washing facilities constructed

4,415
  • Water storage tanks constructed

2,848
  • Grain storage sheds constructed

1,663
  • Family gardens planted

1,683
  • Homes improvements (floors, roofs, shelves)

3,009
  • Toothbrushes/dental kits distributed

1,551,148
  • Oral rehydration therapy packets distributed

61,894
  • Medical, nutrition & vision screenings conducted

63,904
  • Eyeglasses distributed

51,682
  • Audiological exams conducted

5,713


Community Health Projects
  • Trees planted
 265,362
  • Community/school gardens planted

7,076
  • Community centers,clinics & schools built or renovated

2,185
  • Health education sessions conducted

107,543
  • Environmental improvement efforts & trash pick-ups

2,295
  • Playgrounds and parks developed or improved

730
  • Community groups formed

1,535