Friendship Force International is a non-profit cultural organization focused on promoting understanding, cultural education and citizen diplomacy through homestay Journeys and personal friendships. We are based in more than 60 countries and in six continents, with 15,000 active members and over 300 Journeys taking place each year. Friendship Force provides opportunities to explore new countries and cultures from the inside by bringing people together at the personal level. Through the signature program of home hospitality, local hosts welcome international visitors into their culture, sharing with them meals, conversation, and the best sights and experiences of their region. In a typical Friendship Force program, a local club (chapter) prepares an itinerary of cultural activities, inviting members from clubs in other countries to come and stay with them in their homes for up to a week. There are many ways to explore the world through the Friendship Force. For example, you may: - Join a group making a cultural exploration of another country or of another region of your own country; - Bring the world to your doorstep by hosting international visitors in your home; - Join a cultural travel program formed around common interests such as gardening, hiking, wine & more. - Get involved with a Friendship Force club in your city, or organize one yourself. Through these exciting personal encounters, strangers become friends – and we know that by experiencing different views, you can discover common ground. Our programs bring diverse people together into each other’s cultures and homes to share one-of-a-kind experiences not available to regular tourists. Friendship Force: Experience Different Views. Discover Common Ground.
