Friendship Force
of
Greater
Melbourne Inc.
Email: contact@ffmelb.org
TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER
On March 1st, 1977, the newly inaugurated President Carter in support of his long-time friend, Friendship Force founder Wayne Smith, took the monumental step of formally introducing Friendship Force at a White House gathering of State Governors. The two men could not have known how much this decision and the vision behind it would impact world communities in the next 45 years. What began as an experiment has become a global phenomenon, with thousands of people from more than 80 countries having participated as hosts or citizen ambassadors to date.
Post-presidency, Carter continued with his gracious support of the organisation for many, many years and the late First Lady Rosalynn Carter served as its Honorary Chairperson until 2002. The Carters attended the International Friendship Force Conference in 2000, in Wisconsin, USA, to celebrate the retirement of Friendship Force's then-president, founder Wayne Smith.
Melbourne welcomed
Friendship Force MANITOBA
12-15 November 2024
7-13 April 2025: Blue Mountains club will welcome Melbourne members
7-21 May 2025: Japan's Mie & Kumamoto clubs will welcome FF Melbourne
13-20 Oct 2025: FF Melbourne will welcome FF Montreal
12-19 Nov 2025: FF Melbourne will welcome FF Sunshine Coast, Queensland
The Friendship Force is not a travel club although the core activity is travelling in groups, to stay with like-minded people in other countries (a cultural journey).
The first priority is to develop friendships and through this to generate understanding across cultural boundaries.
Friendship Force Journeys are Special - A Real Living Experience, as you can enjoy
Unique travel experiences focused on friendships.
Hosting interesting people from around the world.
Participating in community activities that promote lasting friendships.
Friendship Force International (FFI) is an international, non-political, non-sectarian, and non-profit organisation.
The main aim of Friendship Force is to foster peace and understanding throughout the world by means of personal contacts and shared experiences achieved through a programme of home hosting. With over 300 clubs in over 60 countries throughout the world, it is coordinated from the international headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The Friendship Force Pledge
As a member of the Friendship Force,
I recognise that I can make a difference.
I recognise that I have a mission.
That mission is to be a friend to the people of the world.
As I embark upon this adventure,
I know that others are watching me.
I know that through my example to my own fellow citizens
and the people of other nations,
the cause of friendship, love and peace can be furthered.
I can make a difference