A visit to Bolivia is the best way to experience Amistad! For over 30 years, we have welcomed children and adults of all ages to share this life-changing ministry together.
Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra
In April 2023, Christ Episcopal Church (Ponte Vedra) returned to visit their friends in Casa San Francisco. Crafts, sports, park outings, and meals with staff were among the many highlights of this special trip!
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Introductions in the morning reflection
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Games in the Villa gym
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Making jump ropes
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Fun on the playground
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Lunch with the mamás and tías
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Painting nails in the library
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Outing to Los Molinos Park with Amistad for Families
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A bundle of joy at Amistad for Families
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Harvest from the Villa communal garden
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Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville
In April 2023, a men's group from Christ Church Cathedral returned to Amistad. This same group visited together in 2019, and Mamá Mary and the Casa Kantuta children were ecstatic to reconnect with their CCC friends. The group was warmly received by the community during their overnight stay in Aramasí, the place where Amistad's ministry began.
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Casa Kantuta Friends
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Sunday worship with Casa Kantuta at Guadalupe Church
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New friends
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Morning spiritual reflection
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José and Walker on the way to Aramasí
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Celebrated as guests in Aramasí
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Aramasí artisan
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Cool shades
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Dessert in Casa San Martín
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Prayerful goodbyes
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Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra
In October 2022, Christ Church parishioners returned to visit their friends in Casa San Francisco, the house their church built in 2000 and has faithfully sponsored since.
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Amigos
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Honoring Alicia and Bárbara's Graduation
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Lunch at Globos
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Crafts in Casa San Francisco
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Joyful to See Mamá Ruth
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Quinceañera Party
In August 2022, Amistad Board members Kelly Hulsey, Liz Lee, Walker Mathews, and Bill Catchings hosted the biennial Quinceañera party. Amistad U.S. interns Lily Hulsey (7th visit) and Cate Jones (3rd visit) returned again to see their many friends in La Villa.
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Amigos
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Dressed Up for the Occasion
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The Honorees
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Casa San Francisco at the Party
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Chats in the Gym
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Prayer Friends
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Picnic with Amistad for Families
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Amigas
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Surrounded by Love
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Glad to Be Back in Cochabamba
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Crafts in the Gym
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St. Mary's on the Highlands, Birmingham
In June 2022, St. Mary's visited Casa Copacabana, their sponsored house, and developed close connections with the children. They look forward to returning in July 2023!
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St. Mary's Banner
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Ice Cream at the Christ Statue
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Christ Statue with Casa Copacabana
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Building Design
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Arts and Crafts
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Tie Dye
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Dinner with Young Adults
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Sunday Worship
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Making Bracelets
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Amigas
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Soccer with Amistad for Families
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Cheeseburger Cookout
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Stomp Rockets
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Dinner at La Morada
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Uno
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Lee Family, Birmingham
In May 2022, Amistad Board member Liz Lee visited with her three children. The children love playing with teens and college students!
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Prayer Friends
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A Joyful Reunion
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New Friends
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Hand Amazement
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Mamás and Tías Bible Study
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Fun on the Playground
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Prayer Friends
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Groups Return to Amistad!
In April 2022, for the first time since the pandemic, U.S. visitors returned to Amistad! Mark Demler (Dallas) and Diane Downing (Ponte Vedra) received the love and joy of the entire Amistad community.
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Longtime Prayer Friends
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Friday Night Party
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Beets and Carrots
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Crafts with Prayer Friends
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Prayer Friends
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Lunch with Mamás and Tías
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Dinner with Casa Esperanza Higher Education Graduates
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FaceTime with U.S. Friends
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Fun with Bubbles
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Casa San Francisco Friends
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