Greetings from the Board Chair

During the recent North American conference, FFI CEO and President Jeremi Snook asked me as Chair of the Board to tell my Friendship Force story and how I became involved. So, I will start it out with a famous quote by Robert Frost: It was 1980 and I had finished my...
France in Focus

France in Focus

Known for its deep history in the arts, culinary reputation and famous landmarks, France provides a vast array of different areas of life to explore. Within this country is not only the notorious Eiffel Tower, but also thousands of miles of coastlines, the French...
Interview With a Matchmaker

Interview With a Matchmaker

Every year, Friendship Force clubs eagerly anticipate their inbound and outbound journey assignments. Have you ever wondered how these matches are made? With hundreds of clubs worldwide to consider, it’s fair to say that the journey assignment process is a complex...
A Taste of… Oregon, USA

A Taste of… Oregon, USA

As summer approaches in the northern hemisphere, fresh fruit is finally abundant. The next stop on our culinary journey is Oregon, USA, and it’s the perfect time to bake a fresh marionberry pie. Because the marionberry is a regional fruit, it can easily be...
Mexico in Focus

Mexico in Focus

Friendship Force members know that a homestay is more than just a place to stay; it offers a doorway into the soul of a country and her people.  At the heart of the Mexican homestay experience is the opportunity to partake in everyday life: savoring homemade tortillas...

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