Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Adrianne Moen
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
515-333-8871
OFFICE ADDRESS
PO Box 13136
Des Moines, IA 50310
The mission of Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines (FFGDM) is to
build global goodwill through personal friendships. One of the oldest
in Friendship Force International history, they began in 1977 and have
executed more than 100 incoming and outgoing exchanges all over the
world. Current FFGDM membership is approximately 90 well-traveled men
and women; all are encouraged to take part in monthly social activities in
addition to special celebrations of World Friendship Day, Spring Fest,
Annual Meetings, and other fun, educational, international programs and
events.
The Global Youth Institute was created as a partnership between The
Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines and the Des Moines Public
Schools in 1990. The Global Youth Institute brings together approximately
40-45 students from different countries to study and contemplate
significant global issues challenging the world today.
TYPE OF WORK
HOW TO HELP
International
COUNTIES
Polk
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Iowans can support Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines by joining as
members. Membership dues cover web based newsletters, email
notification of upcoming events, social gatherings, and the opportunity to
participate in the Friendship Force International (FFI) exchange program
with FFGDM as well as other FFI clubs. To become a member, contact
FFGDM directly.