Strategic Planning for 2022 - 2025 What is the vision for Amigos de Santa Cruz in 3 to 5 years? What strategic priorities will get us there? These are the questions that staff and board members considered in strategic planning sessions conducted this month. We are excited to begin outlining our goals and objectives that will feed actionable strategies, adaptable to the forever changing context and situation brought by COVID. In our current strategic plan, we are working to improve the quality of education, increase job placements, and improve our environmental impact. We know that great progress has been made, but we also know there is so much more to be done and a strong and visionary strategic plan is essential.  As an organization led by staff from the local community, their involvement in every step of the planning process serves as a valuable resource to ensure that we respond promptly to local needs and take into account the different social and political structures that may hinder our goals. In addition, we want to hear from each one of you! As our supporters and friends around the world, your input is also essential. Stay tuned for a survey in the coming months through which you can also participate in our strategic planning process.   We are committed to our community and to making the most of every contribution from our Amigos around the world. A thorough planning ensures that we honor this commitment.

Read our Current Strategic Plan

Equipping our team with tools to better serve their community From emotional intelligence tools to new conflict resolution skills!

Over the past month, the Amigos team attended workshops on personal growth, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. These workshops were designed to support Amigos staff, particularly those that work as teachers with children and youth, in dealing with situations and conflicts that often arise in their work. These include physical and emotional violence, neglect, depression, and lack of positive familial support.  How do we deal with these situations effectively so that participants receive support while protecting their integrity and that of our team? National and international specialists provided Amigos staff with tools and methodologies that they can begin to apply in their different programs, as well as in their personal lives.

Consider becoming a monthly donor. You can become a monthly donor with only $10 a month. $10 a month translates into school materials, scholarships, seed capital for women entrepreneurs, resources for our many vocational trainings, and so much more! Every dollar goes directly to improving the lives of the indigenous people of Santa Cruz through education and sustainable economic empowerment.

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