Amizade is a global service-learning nonprofit that empowers individuals and communities through international volunteer service. Students can participate in community-driven service projects abroad related to their academic studies in areas like international development, Native American communities, peace and reconciliation. Projects include building schools and orphanages, tutoring, youth programs, and helping nonprofits. Students gain intercultural experience while considering their role as global citizens.

1. Global Service-Learning

3. Amizade empowers individuals and communities through worldwide service and learning . EXPLORE. SERVE. UNDERSTAND.

4. Community-Based Learning Community-Driven Service Intercultural Immersion Global Citizenship Reflective Inquiry www.globalservicelearning.org

6. Academics 1. Content 2. Questions

7. Community- Driven Service Project Selection, Implementation, Evaluation Continuous Partnership

9. "Before Amizade volunteers came, we didn't even dare to dream to have all we do now. Our lives changed so much. All our lives are better thanks to you." – Sister Leticia, director of the Hogar de Ninos in Bolivia

10. Intercultural Immersion & Exchange

13. Consideration of Global Citizenship

17. Global Citizenship Beyond the Course Personal Economic Political Conserve Resources Live Simply Share Your Story with Friends, Family Stay in Touch with Friends around the World Raise Awareness Buy Fair Trade Buy Local Buy Organic Familiarize Yourself with Conscious Consumption Resources, e.g. www.ethicalconsumer.com Educate Yourself and Vote Apply for Oxfam America’s CHANGES Program Get Involved with the Student Global AIDS Campaign, Students Taking Action Now - Darfur

18. Reflective Inquiry

19. In Bolivia, 40 street children now have beds due to the construction of an orphanage by Amizade volunteers.

20. In Brazil, thousands of teenagers have gained skills through a vocational center built by Amizade volunteers.

23. www.globalservicelearning.org www.amizade.org