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Ambassador Garza Hosts Amigos de las Américas |
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“We are very proud of our 25-year history in Mexico and very appreciative
of the friendship and support we receive from dozens of communities in
Oaxaca, Michoacán, and Guanajuato,” said Emily Untermeyer. “Our hope
is to create opportunities for Mexico City youth to become AMIGOS volunteers
so they can obtain the excellent leadership development and service opportunities
AMIGOS offers.”
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On Sunday, August
8, 2004, Ambassador Garza hosted 62 young adults who completed
six weeks of volunteer
work in the State of Oaxaca under the sponsorship
of the organization Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS).
The Executive Director of AMIGOS, Emily Untermeyer,
and various corporate and community leaders also attended the reception.
“I’m proud of these young people who
have volunteered to live and serve in rural communities away from
their country and families,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “They
have opened their hearts and minds to new experiences and offered
their hands for hard work. These young leaders will carry back indelible
memories of Mexico and share them with others. In this way we forge
new ties between our two nations.” |
Founded in Houston, Texas in 1965, AMIGOS is an international, nonprofit
organization, whose mission is to build partnerships to empower young
leaders, advance community development, and strengthen multi-cultural
understanding in the Americas. AMIGOS has created opportunities for more
than 20,000 high school and college-age students to explore their potential
through rigorous training programs and community service opportunities
in Latin America. AMIGOS currently has three projects in Mexico located
in Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Oaxaca.
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