AMIS Atlanta

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.