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Napier Friendship Force

FFI is a world-wide network of clubs whose mission is to promote global understanding across the barriers that separate people.
We do this by connecting with people from other countries at a personal level; by opening our homes, sharing meals, conversations and the routines of daily life .

Contact Details
Detail
Address7 Claridge Place  
SuburbGreenmeadows
City/TownNapier 4112
District Health Board AreaHawke's Bay
Phone(06) 845 3961
Email
Updated: 24 Mar 2008

Community Group Types
Community Group TypesStatusDetails
Community Organisations Yes Friendship Force is designed to increase cultural understanding between peoples across the world. By sharing a home for 5 - 7 days, here or overseas, lasting friendships are created, breaking down stereotypes and enhancing international awareness.
Updated: 2 Feb 2010

Description
The purpose of Friendship Force is to create understanding and respect between people of different cultures as a result of personal connections, besides being a great way to travel and see the world alongside fellow club members with similar interests.

Club members travel experiences are greatly enhanced through the medium of mutual home hosting.
The Napier Club is comprised of members from Napier, Taradale, Hastings, Havelock North and the surrounding area.

Club members meet in Taradale every two months.

Further details are available from the Club Secretary whose contact details appear on the Club Home Page.

For more detailed information regarding Friendship Force International go to:
www.thefriendshipforce.org

Updated: 24 Mar 2008

Special Features
Changing the Way You See the World

For greater detail regarding this Worldwide Organisation please visit the following extremely comprehensive website:

www.thefriendshipforce.org


Explore * Understand * Serve
Updated: 13 Aug 2008

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Updated: 24 Mar 2008

Companionship
CompanionshipSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Activities/Exercise Programme Negotiable No Yes Members meet once every two months, but are encouraged to meet more often socially. Members are expected to home host whenever possible and take an active part in entertaining visitors. All are encouraged to take part in overseas activities.
Updated: 13 Aug 2008