Friendship Force of Greater Orlando
FFI Friendship Force International
Mainwebsite:
My Friendship Force Online: FAQs Log In: My.FriendshipForce
FFI News & Media Blog: Link to News & Media Blog
List of Upcoming Journeys: https://friendshipforce.org/our-catalog-of-upcoming-journeys/
FFI Journey Catalogue: Link to Journey Catalogue
Member Resources: https://friendshipforce.org/resources/
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FFI Introductory Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC3jS8TPhkg
Now More than Ever: https://www.friendshipforce.org/now-more-than-ever-our-newest-video/
FFI Virtual Experiences: Link to FFI Virtual Experiences​
Florida Field Representative: the Florida Field Representative to FFI is Elaine Henrich of the Greater Orlando club.
A Brief History of FFI .....
Friendship Force International (FFI) was founded by Wayne Smith and introduced on March 1, 1977, by President Jimmy Carter at a White House gathering of state governors. Rosalyn Carter served as Honorary Chairperson from 1977 until 2002.
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Over the years, FFI has gained the respect of governments around the world for its ground-breaking home hospitality program as an effective means for promoting international understanding.
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In 1992, FFI was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its commitment to achieving world peace and mutual understanding through humanitarian, cultural, professional, youth, family and friendship exchanges.
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FFI conducts more than 300 programs a year. In addition to its annual series of journeys between established Friendship Force clubs, FFI conducts a variety of specialized programs. These include the “discover” series, humanitarian and educational exchanges, and Friendship Festivals that include participants from many countries. Since its founding in 1977, FFI has brought together millions of people.