AMIS Atlanta

AMIS Atlanta We promote cultural and global understanding through friendship and hospitality with international students and scholars in Atlanta. Having come to the U.S.

https://linktr.ee/AMIS_atlanta AMIS is the French word for "friends" and symbolizes our mission to promote global understanding through friendship and hospitality with international students and scholars in the greater Atlanta area. We welcome and connect international students with local American friends through our many programs and events. AMIS is pronounced the French way with the silent "s", sounding like Ami. AMIS began in 1978 when our founder, Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel organized Atlanta area churches of several denominations to come together as a ministry of friendship and hospitality to welcome and support the growing numbers of international students arriving in the metro Atlanta area. as an international student from Palestine and a Presbyterian minister, Dr. Abu-Akel had a vision that every international student would be welcomed and make an American friend through AMIS. Now in our 43rd year, AMIS holds an Annual Welcome Reception for international students every fall featuring musical performances and catered reception. Over the years, AMIS has welcomed tens of thousands of international students to Atlanta. Today, AMIS works with many community organizations, including churches, Kiwanis Clubs, colleges and universities, foundations, volunteers and donors to offer friendship and hospitality to international students and scholars in the greater Atlanta area through our Amigo Friendship Program, Annual Welcome Reception and regular events throughout the year to help international students learn about Atlanta and American culture while making new friends.

Would you like to learn more about the US holiday of Thanksgiving and eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal? Join AMIS fri...
10/14/2026

Would you like to learn more about the US holiday of Thanksgiving and eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal? Join AMIS friends and volunteers for Friendsgiving, a group Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, November 14th at 12 PM at North Avenue Presbyterian Church in Midtown! International student tickets are only $8!

Participate in cultural exchange: Our volunteers will share their Thanksgiving memories and traditions, and international students can share about their countries’ holidays and traditions.

Eat a Thanksgiving meal: Turkey is traditionally served on Thanksgiving, along with a wide variety of sides and fall desserts. Do you have dietary restrictions? Don’t worry, we can accommodate you if you let us know when you buy your ticket!

We hope you will join AMIS Atlanta to experience this quintessential American holiday. Click on the link in our bio to buy your ticket!

Longtime AMIS volunteers Nadeen Green and Ned Cone recently had breakfast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of friendshi...
10/14/2026

Longtime AMIS volunteers Nadeen Green and Ned Cone recently had breakfast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of friendship with their 2001 Amigos! That makes us so very happy to see! Nadeen is even wearing the same sweater in both pictures!

Join AMIS friends at the 2026 Brookhaven International Festival at Brookhaven Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 at noon! This fr...
10/12/2026

Join AMIS friends at the 2026 Brookhaven International Festival at Brookhaven Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 at noon! This free, family-friendly festival transforms the park into a cultural celebration with live music, performances, international food trucks, activities for kids, a global marketplace, interactive chalk art, and more.

Register using the link in our bio!

We’re sending a big thank you to Nurlana Akhundova from Azerbaijan. Nurlana, The Fulbright Program Fulbright Visiting Re...
10/10/2026

We’re sending a big thank you to Nurlana Akhundova from Azerbaijan. Nurlana, The Fulbright Program Fulbright Visiting Researcher at Georgia State University International Student & Scholar Services Georgia State University, spoke at the 48th Welcome Reception about her experience with AMIS and her journey to Atlanta. We’re so grateful to have her participation and friendship!

Last month, AMIS hosted our 48th AMIS Welcome Reception at CODA Plaza! With just over 200 people, including internationa...
10/09/2026

Last month, AMIS hosted our 48th AMIS Welcome Reception at CODA Plaza! With just over 200 people, including international students from 26 countries along with AMIS volunteers and friends, this event was an afternoon of fun, friendship, and connection. Thank you to all of the volunteers who made this event a success including Jesse Hancock, Heidy Brusitus, Roti Chakraborty, Sujay Galen, Shivam Kumar, Iris Pi, Cara Hendsbee, Misty Whitlock, Paula Peche, Sandy McQueen, Andy Su, Lia Wright, Kirk Keene, Eboni McNeal, Nadeen Green, Ned Cone, Victoria Dorsey, the Kesler Family, Alona Piatnytska & Camille Kesler.

Check out the link in our bio to watch a short video recap from this fun event!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-HBTA26bY

Spread the news! And apply today!
10/09/2026

Spread the news! And apply today!

Christmas International House (CIH) is a special program for international students and scholars to experience friendship and hospitality with an American host community during winter break. Through CIH, international students throughout the U.S. are able to travel and explore a new city, experience what it is like to live in an American home, and develop life-changing friendships. Christmas International House takes place in St. Augustine, Florida for two weeks during the holidays. It's so much fun and students create memories to last a lifetime! For more information and to apply, log on to https://www.amisatlanta.org/cihstudent!

Amigos Misty and Shweta dining together! Thank you to AMIS volunteer Misty for the many ways you provide friendship and ...
10/07/2026

Amigos Misty and Shweta dining together! Thank you to AMIS volunteer Misty for the many ways you provide friendship and hospitality to our international students!

We’re so grateful for volunteers Jesse and Claire for hosting international students once again! They enjoyed dinner and...
10/06/2026

We’re so grateful for volunteers Jesse and Claire for hosting international students once again! They enjoyed dinner and games together and always do such a great job of helping us welcome international students and make them feel at home.

Thank you to Eastminster Presbyterian Church Stone Mountain chapter for inviting AMIS Atlanta 🌎🌍🌏 to speak at their Fa...
10/04/2026

Thank you to Eastminster Presbyterian Church Stone Mountain chapter for inviting AMIS Atlanta 🌎🌍🌏 to speak at their Fall Luncheon today after service. Our executive director Camille Kesler enjoyed sharing about and meeting everyone! Thank you for having us!

International student Clémentine met her new AMIS Amigo, Omodolapo, this week. They visited Little Five Points, got coff...
10/03/2026

International student Clémentine met her new AMIS Amigo, Omodolapo, this week. They visited Little Five Points, got coffee and window shopped. We’re so grateful for these burgeoning international friendships! 💕 If you’re interested in meeting international students, check out our amigo program and other ways to get involved at https://www.amisatlanta.org/volunteer

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607 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA
30308

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm

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