The Volunteer Task Force

On May 28th 2024, eight nervous and excited FFI members from the US, Canada, Hungary, Liberia, and Turkey gathered together on Zoom for their first kick-off meeting for the volunteer task force. This team came together over the shared goal of improving the...

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...
Celebrating President Carter On His 100th Birthday

Celebrating President Carter On His 100th Birthday

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, a global advocate for peace and humanitarian efforts, celebrated his 100th birthday on October 1st, 2024. Among those honoring him was Friendship Force International, an organization Carter helped launch in 1977. The organization,...
International Youth Day

International Youth Day

International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12th, was first adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999. This celebration of youth was initially recommended by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1998. This day...
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...

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