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The Friendship Force is an organization whose goal is to promote peace throughout the world, one friendship at a time. The mission of Friendship Force International is to create an environment where individual friendship can be established across the international barriers that separate people. Founded in 1977 by Wayne Smith and Jimmy Carter, the Friendship Force has expanded to over 55 countries and 40 states in the US.

Friendship Force members travel as Ambassadors from their home country to another country. Local Hosts welcome them into their homes, providing activities that reflect community life and local culture. Host familes receive no payment for opening their homes. Ambassadors pay an all inclusive fee to travel on an exchange. Even though ambassador and host may not share the same language or cultures, they learn that friendship overcomes these differences. After sharing experiences of friendship, differences of language, race, creed or politics become less important.

Anyone who shares the principles of The Friendship Force is welcomed as a member. To be an Ambassador or Host requires a strong commitment, and those interested are chosen by local committees.