Celebrating the Lunar New Year Across Asia

Celebrating the Lunar New Year Across Asia

With the new year just behind us for many of us, it is important to recognize how –  and when! – other cultures celebrate the new year.  Lunar New Year is a major cultural celebration for Friendship Force members and partners in Taiwan, South Korea,...
Interview: A Journey Through Morocco

Interview: A Journey Through Morocco

In October 2024, twenty-two American, Canadian and British ambassadors participated in a special journey to Morocco. We sat down with Vicki Vance, Journey Coordinator of the group to talk about her experience on this FFI trip. FFI: Hi Vicki, thanks for taking the time...
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,...
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...

Earth Day: A Look Into Our Planet’s Future

Have you ever wondered what Earth’s ID card would look like? Perhaps, something like the following: Name: Earth  Galaxy: The Milky Way  Residence: Third trajectory for the rock around the sun Date of birth: 4.6 billion years (birthday April 22)  Date of expiry:...

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