Over the past two months, we have received countless messages from members and links to clubs’ Facebook posts sharing how they recognized World Friendship Day on March 1st. The celebrations our members shared included volunteering, eating new cuisines, sharing FF travel stories, partying with other clubs, baking beautiful cakes, meeting new friends, and the list goes on. We are counting down to Friendship Force’s 50th anniversary which will also fall on March 1, 2027. Just under two years to go! It’s never too early for your club to start thinking about how you might celebrate in 2026 or even 2027.
Thank you to those of you who shared your photos and stories from World Friendship Day. Each story and photo we received reflects the deep connections that remind us of why our organization’s mission is important. We appreciate everyone who contributed, participated and celebrated the values of friendship and connection. Let the countdown to next year’s festivities and our 2027 anniversary begin!
Left to right: FF Northern Colorado’s Debby Jones and Elizabeth McCoy, Liberian student Divine, Heidi Albin (ASSE Coordinator), German students Enya and Sophia.
FF Northern Colorado, USA, enjoyed a lively presentation from three international students, two from Germany and one from Liberia, participating in the ASSE student exchange program: The students received prestigious scholarships from a U.S.-German initiative fostering mutual understanding through cultural immersion, and YES, a U.S. State Department program promoting cross-cultural dialogue and leadership among students from countries with significant Muslim populations. They shared stories of cultural discovery, school life, and daily routines as exchange students in Colorado.
Home-hosted dinner at Nihal’s (second to left) home with FF Greater Orlando members
We received this photo along with others celebrating Ramadan and an Iftar dinner. These exemplify a different kind of World Friendship Day activity, truly embodying the meaning of the day.
Thank you to those of you who shared your photos and stories from World Friendship Day. Each story and photo we received reflects the deep connections that remind us of why our organization’s mission is important. We appreciate everyone who contributed, participated and celebrated the values of friendship and connection. Let the countdown to next year’s festivities and our 2027 anniversary begin!
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